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Data Architect
Balfour Beatty
Location : Dallas, TX, 75201
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Data Architect
Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries 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
- Paid Volunteer time
- 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)
Cloud Migration
Lead the end-to-end migration of our SQL Server BI solution to Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, OneLake and other Microsoft Fabric services
Development & Architecture
- 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
Team Leadership
- 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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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
Dallas's booming construction industry fuels a growing need for Data Architects skilled in cloud and BI platforms. Companies like Balfour Beatty seek professionals who can modernize data infrastructure, especially with Azure and AWS, reflecting the region's shift towards integrated data-driven project management.
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate and Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer are highly valued in Dallas, especially for roles involving cloud migrations and BI solutions. These validate expertise in Azure Synapse and data factory services crucial for construction data management.
A Data Architect focuses on designing and overseeing the entire data infrastructure, unlike Data Engineers who mainly build pipelines, or Data Scientists who analyze data. Architects ensure scalable, secure BI platforms and lead cloud migrations, blending strategic vision with technical leadership.
Experienced Data Architects often progress into Principal Data Architect or Data Engineering Manager roles, guiding larger teams and shaping enterprise data strategies. Mastery of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, coupled with leadership skills, opens pathways to senior architecture or CTO positions.
While both roles design and optimize data systems, Senior Data Architects often lead larger projects, mentor teams, and set data governance standards. They engage more in strategic planning and stakeholder management, ensuring BI platforms align with long-term business goals.
Balfour Beatty requires a Data Architect who excels in both remote collaboration and in-office leadership. Balancing cloud migration tasks with mentoring BI developers demands adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex projects across hybrid environments.
By integrating AWS and Microsoft Fabric platforms, Balfour Beatty enhances real-time data accessibility and analytics, improving project efficiency and safety. The Data Architect plays a strategic role in driving these innovations, ensuring scalable BI solutions tailor-made for construction demands.
Data Architects in Dallas with expertise in AWS, Azure, and BI tools typically earn between $110,000 and $140,000 annually. Salaries may rise with certifications like Microsoft Azure Data Engineer and proven experience leading cloud migration projects in construction or engineering sectors.
Mastery of Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and AWS Redshift is crucial, given Dallas employers' emphasis on hybrid environments. Proficiency enables seamless data platform management whether working remotely or onsite, aligning with local companies' flexible work policies.
Strong architectural vision, enforcing data governance, and mentoring BI developers are key. The role demands guiding cloud migration, optimizing data models, and facilitating stakeholder collaboration, all while adapting to construction-specific data challenges unique to Balfour Beatty's projects.
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