Dodge Construction Network is seeking an Economist to join the team that develops and runs the econometric models that power the leading forecasts in the U.S. construction market.
Requirements
- Run econometric models and contribute to model development to produce the construction forecasts that are the basis for Dodge products
- Create ad-hoc economic models to analyze and predict the influence of construction market indicators
- Take partial ownership of a Dodge product line
- Specialize in selected construction sectors (within residential, nonresidential, or non-building construction markets) to contribute to the forecast and write about recent trends/expected developments in those sectors
- Work with senior team members and other internal Dodge groups to conduct extensive research on construction sectors to draw informed conclusions about what is driving the market and where the market is likely to head
- Interact with existing and potential customers – as well as Dodge sales representatives – to discuss construction data, our forecasts, their use, and interpretation
- Build programs for custom analysis, and estimate more complex econometric equations for model development
- Track forecast performance over time to ensure continuous improvement of our forecasts
- May be responsible for development and improvements of proprietary data and economic indicators
- Maintain ownership of specific regions to become a subject matter in those specific areas
- Assist in forecasting at the regional, state, and local levels
- Assist in writing summaries of the forecasts that are assigned
- Make significant contributions to the Dodge content, creating unique analysis and interpretations
- Make independent decisions on market and forecast outcome and provide justification for those decisions
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to address inquiries and provide guidance on the interpretation and utilization of construction data and forecasts
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Uncapped commissions plans or an annual discretionary performance bonus
