Facilities Operations Specialist at SAIC

Alice Springs, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities Operations, Project Management, Technical Support, Cost Estimation, Policy Development, Root Cause Analysis, Document Control, HVAC Systems, Electrical Distribution, Critical Infrastructure, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Project, Facilities Management, Project Scopes, Construction Management, Performance Management

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a Facilities Operations Specialist / Project Manager to support our customer in Alice Springs, AU. This position requires the ability obtain and retain an active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph, which requires US Citizenship to qualify. SAIC provides full-service facility management support to a large Federal Government organization. We conduct end-to-end project management and facility engineering/operations support for locations around the world. In this role, you will act as an interface between the site facilities operations contractor, design and construction contractors, outside vendors and contractors, Government staff, and the customers and stakeholders on matters related to facility operation and project management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Facilities Operations Act as the liaison coordinating with Government representatives at multiple levels. Develop plans and conduct day-to-day oversight and document assessment of the O&M contractor’s work. Provide technical support for all O&M activities; range of duties could include planning and programming, requirements development, project execution (including commissioning), and/or disposal. Assist and advise customer leadership by developing and maintaining a plan, with cost estimates, to effectively recapitalize, modify, and optimize facilities in a comprehensive and strategic manner. Ensure that any significant facilities issues are elevated, documented, addressed, and advocated for. Identify policy, processes, and standards and recommend changes and improvements to support effective facilities management planning and implementation. Identify and document facilities benchmarks to baseline the current performance in a common and consistent fashion. Advise on, recommend, and author policy documents with emphasis on standardizing facility management processes, documents, and tools. Develop engineering technical white papers as required. Assist in the evaluation of system related anomalies and perform root cause analysis in conjunctions with technical team. Monitor, track, and report on deferred maintenance, daily operating status, outages, and maintenance activities. Project Management Develop project scopes and estimates for design, construction, and repair projects. Work with the contractor (both design and construction) to ensure that requirements are accomplished on time, to the specified quality, and within budget. Coordinate resource allocation and maintain document control. Develop and maintain project/contract documentation, including but not limited to Statements of Work, cost and schedule estimates, and periodic reports. Input and maintain project management data in the client’s system of record. TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. A Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, or architectural field (Additional years of experience can be used in lieu of a degree). 7+ years of experience in facility management with knowledge of facility O&M activities and procedures. 5+ years of experience in facilities project management managing performance, budget, schedules, and adhering to control gates. Experience with campus-wide water, HVAC, and electrical distribution systems. Understanding of critical infrastructure and ability to assess facility and system reliability. Ability to manage multiple projects/taskings and competing resources. Desired Qualifications: Experience with the customer. CFM, PMP, or equivalent facilities management and/or project management certification. Ability to estimate and produce a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for facility project planning and programming purposes. Experience with Microsoft Project or a similar scheduling tool and experience analyzing schedules. Knowledge of federal, state, and local building and safety codes. Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to team with industry partner.

Responsibilities

The Facilities Operations Specialist will act as a liaison between various stakeholders and oversee the operations and maintenance contractor's work. Responsibilities include developing plans, providing technical support, and ensuring effective facilities management.