Construction Innovation Systems Analyst

Construction Innovation Systems Analyst

Bird is seeking a technology-minded Construction Innovation Systems Analyst to support the development of connected digital solutions across its data centre portfolio. Working with Construction Innovation project teams Project Controls Information Technology Digital Construction and operational groups this role will help transform manually managed construction processes into structured connected and increasingly automated systems.

The initial focus will include digitizing work-package information designing reliable data structures hosting and connecting project data supporting integrations with InEight and other construction systems creating lightweight applications and AI-enabled tools and enabling controlled outputs and reporting. As the program matures the role will contribute to model-connected planning 3D/4D workflows and digital-twin capabilities.

This role is not primarily a dashboard-development position. Power BI is one reporting layer within a broader responsibility spanning structured data hosted data APIs integrations lightweight tools automation and future model-connected workflows.

• Develop and maintain structured data models registers databases and workflows that support construction planning and execution.
• Convert manually managed project information into connected tables forms interfaces and controlled outputs.
• Support appropriate hosting and management of project data using approved enterprise platforms and services.
• Define stable identifiers data relationships field definitions validation rules data ownership and data-quality checks.
• Create reusable operational views reports and generated Word/PDF outputs from governed structured data.

• Support the connection of project information across InEight and other systems used for schedule cost procurement materials documents progress quality safety models and field execution.
• Work with system owners and project teams to identify authoritative sources integration requirements permissions and refresh expectations.
• Build and maintain APIs data pipelines mapping tables transformation rules and file-based integrations where appropriate.
• Support data exchange between enterprise systems project tools databases analytics platforms and lightweight applications.
• Document interfaces dependencies exception handling and traceability requirements.

• Use approved AI tools to rapidly prototype practical solutions for project and operational needs.
• Develop lightweight tools and interfaces that simplify data capture validation package generation and user interaction.
• Develop automated workflows that reduce duplicate entry manual reconciliation and repetitive reporting.
• Use technologies such as Python SQL Power Automate Power Apps Microsoft Copilot and other approved platforms as appropriate.
• Apply human review and control to automated outputs recommendations and decisions.

• Support the digital representation of Construction Work Packages and Installation Work Packages.
• Connect work packages with drawings schedule activities cost items materials model elements constraints approvals revisions and progress.
• Support InEight configuration data preparation import/export and integration requirements related to work packaging.
• Develop digital readiness tracking package-status views and controlled issue outputs.
• Work closely with the implementation team so digital solutions reflect actual project and field requirements.

• Develop Power BI dashboards and other visualizations where they add operational value without treating reporting as the primary system of record.
• Support model-connected planning and 3D/4D views using governed package identifiers and project data.
• Contribute to future digital-twin workflows that connect spatial information status readiness progress and project systems.
• Evaluate new technologies against practical project requirements scalability supportability and measurable value.

• Develop reusable technical standards data dictionaries integration documentation templates and solution patterns.
• Capture lessons learned from Sherwood and adapt effective solutions for other data centre projects.
• Help determine when a prototype should remain lightweight be configured in an existing platform or be developed into a scalable application.
• Support testing user documentation deployment training and handover of completed solutions.

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science Software Engineering Data Analytics Information Systems Business Technology Management Engineering Construction Technology or a related discipline.
• New graduates and early-career candidates with strong project co-op internship capstone or portfolio experience are encouraged to apply.
• Construction experience is an asset but strong learning ability and practical problem-solving capability are equally important.
• Strong understanding of structured data relational thinking data quality and traceability.
• Experience with Excel and one or more of Python SQL APIs databases Dataverse SharePoint Lists Power Automate Power Apps or Power BI.
• Ability to understand a business process and translate it into a practical digital solution.
• Experience integrating systems transforming data building lightweight applications or automating workflows is an asset.
• Familiarity with construction platforms such as InEight Procore Autodesk Construction Cloud CMiC Primavera P6 SiteSense or similar tools is an asset.
• Interest in applying AI to build tools improve workflows and solve operational problems.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Curious practical and comfortable experimenting while maintaining data discipline and governance.
• Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Organized detail-oriented and capable of working across multiple connected systems and priorities.
• Able to turn ambiguous needs into testable useful solutions.

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people where human potential meets vision and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canadas skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

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We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

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