Planning Data Specialist III (East)

Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) is searching for a Planning Data Specialist III (East) to join our team! 

The Planning Data Specialist III manages a substantial assigned territory, characterized by a large to densely populated or expanded region, requiring expertise in data sources and advanced project management skills to ensure comprehensive coverage of public or private projects and more complex areas. The primary responsibility is to meticulously gather and triage essential data and enter key data into Dodge's Data Platform to create or update Dodge Reports.

This is a full-time position and reports directly to the Manager, Planning Team.

Preferred Location and Expected Work Hours

• This is a remote, home-office role and candidates must be located in our East Region that includes the following states: ME, VT, NH, NY, MA, RI, CT, PA, NJ, DE, MD, WV, DC, VA, NC, SC, or GA. There is a preference to hire in the Baltimore, MD area.
  
• Ability to work Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Eastern time zone.

Travel Requirements

Expected travel is 5% for this role.

Essential Functions

• Ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive data entry for all assigned projects and use this data to create or update Dodge Reports on the Dodge platform
• Conduct comprehensive research, collect, verify, and maintain project data through various means, including phone calls, emails, and digital research
• Complete formal documentation requests to support data collection processes
• Maintain accountability for performance metrics, ensuring accurate, punctual, and thorough data collection
• Handle customer inquiries on projects in their territory
• Assist with training process for new team members
• Assist with data quality projects to improve workflow and success metrics
• Maintain and nurture industry relationships using expertise in the territory’s unique data sources
• Maximize data coverage by collecting information on as many active projects as possible within the assigned regions
• Manages a mid to large size designated territory, encompassing a densely populated area
• Responsible for the comprehensive review and categorization of incoming data feeds specific to their respective regions by independently evaluating the content to determine its relevance and importance, deciding whether to retain or discard it, and appropriately assigning it to the relevant report

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in the construction industry; equivalent customer service experience may substitute
• 3+ years of outbound call experience
• Data entry experience
• Online research experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft areas
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent reading comprehension
• Excellent internet research skills
• Able to work effectively in an independent, remote environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced role/production driven environment
• Strong typing skills
• Critical thinker and problem solver

About Dodge Construction Network

Dodge Construction Network exists to deliver the comprehensive data and connections the construction industry needs to build thriving communities. Our legacy is deeply rooted in empowering our customers with transformative insights, igniting their journey towa