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This is an on-site role requiring candidates to be local to the Pittsburgh, PA area.

This position primarily supports our Tarentum and Ross Township, Pennsylvania offices. The selected candidate must be able to work onsite and travel between multiple work locations within the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead facilities and operational data center projects from planning through completion and is able to proactively identify, communicate and solve problems; and set projects goals based on broad objectives assigned by internal management.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, scopes of work, and budgets
• Oversee project execution, track milestones, manage change orders, and mitigate risks
• Coordinate all required resources necessary for successfully executing facility and data center projects, providing prioritization of work with employees and subcontractors.
• Meet with the facilities group to discuss project plans, deadlines, issues and new work; set priorities and balance resources across project and ensure back-up and succession plans are in place; use metrics to evaluate the productivity of work group; responsible for resource allocation for existing work and new initiatives.
• Communicate and coordinate tasks across the facilities group; interact and participate in calls and meetings for assigned projects and new initiatives; set up and lead meetings and discussions; document and communicate issues and achievements for assigned projects; escalate issues requiring senior level attention to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status updates, budget reports, and post-project documentation to leadership
• Set standard operating procedures and ensure the facilities group is using standard operating procedures and documentation. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum eight years relevant experience, with demonstrated abilities in project planning and project management 
• Demonstrated experience supporting company owned facilities and/or data centers spaces, in addition to corporate offices
• Knowledge of building systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, generators and other systems associated with facilities and mission critical data centers
• Experience forecasting project budgets, schedules, and resources
• Experience managing vendor sourcing and contract administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Developed project management skills
• Strong communication skills both written and oral including the ability to converse about technical and maintenance issues
• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge of the following disciplines: plumbing, electrical, construction, HVAC, and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, and fire codes (NFPA)
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• PMP, FMP, or CFM certification a plus

Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a diversified, dynamic and growing information management company that for over sixty years has partnered with institutional and commercial customers to identify areas in which innovative analytics, data and technology deliver incremental growth and drive efficiency. We have a rich legacy of being first to market, consultative partners, and serial innovators at heart.  We're proud to say that we even won an Emmy!

Our products and solutions are utilized across dozens of industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Media, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Metals and Advanced Manufacturing, Casino Gaming, Medical Cannabis, Internet Applications and Data Center/Co-location Services.  Our client partners range in size with many being some of the largest, well-known corporations in the world.

MSA has distinguished itself as an employer of choice in the high technology software and information management industry.  We actively recruit talented graduates and experienced professionals looking for a rewarding career at a company that recognizes employees as their best asset. MSA continuously seeks talent within our business practices: Business Analysis, Information Management Solutions, Media, Life Sciences, Metals & Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology Systems and Services, and Corporate Information Systems.

MSA employs more than 500 people, working across the United States and world-wide. We have three offices in the Pittsburgh area along with offices in United Kingdom and Malaysia.

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental & Vision Plans, 401(k) Savings Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Disability Income Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) including Vacation, Sick and Holiday, and more.

We hope you will consider joining our team and become part of our continued growth and success.