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Balfour Beatty plc

Data Architect

Balfour Beatty plc, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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As an industry leader Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitivesalaries and more including:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Summary Balfour Beatty is seeking a Data Architect to work in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid position (three days in the office, two from home).

The Data Architect will own the vision, architecture and delivery of our BI platforms across AWS, SQL Server, Azure and Microsoft Fabric. You’ll collaborate closely with business stakeholders, guide a small team of BI developers, and drive our migration from SQL Server to the Azure/Fabric data stack.

Job Responsibilities Platform Ownership

Manage and enhance two BI environments:

AWS (S3, Redshift, Lambda ETL, Power BI)

SQL Server stack on EC2 (SSAS, SSIS, BIML, Power BI)

Lead the end-to-end migration of our SQL Server BI solution to Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, OneLake and other Microsoft Fabric services

Design, build and optimize data pipelines, semantic models and reports

Implement best practices for data modeling (Star/Snowflake schemas), performance tuning and security

Delivery Management

Define project scopes, schedules and priorities for multiple concurrent BI initiatives

Track milestones, manage risks and report status to stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with business customers to gather requirements, scope new initiatives and translate needs into technical designs

Facilitate design reviews, demo sessions and end‑user training

Mentor and coach BI developers/analysts; conduct code reviews and knowledge‑sharing sessions

Establish and evangelize standards for data governance, testing and documentation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

5+ years of hands‑on BI development and architecture across both AWS and SQL Server stacks

Deep hands‑on experience with Power BI and DAX for advanced calculations, custom visuals and performance tuning

Strong expertise in:

AWS BI: S3, Redshift, Lambda

SQL Server BI: SSAS, SSIS (on EC2)

Azure & Microsoft Fabric: Data Factory on Fabric, Synapse Analytics, OneLake, Data Activator, Azure Analysis Services

Exposure to BIML a plus

Proven track record migrating SQL Server BI solutions to Azure/Fabric

Experience with data modeling, ETL design patterns and semantic layer development

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate and/or Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (preferred)

Job Skills

Technical Leadership : Ability to set architecture direction, enforce standards and drive continuous improvement

Analytical Thinking : Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and data‑driven mindset

Communication : Excellent verbal and written skills for working with both technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders

Delivery Management : Skilled at scheduling, prioritizing tasks and managing stakeholder expectations

Collaboration : Comfortable facilitating workshops, requirement sessions and cross‑functional teaming

Adaptability : Eager to learn new technologies and adjust to evolving business needs

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management and design‑build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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