IWMS/CAFM Administrator with Flexible Hours
San Ramon, California - Full Time

Do you enjoy working with others who aim high and consistently try to keep commitments they've made? This position helps manage and maintain database information and produce reports and analysis that enable clients to evaluate and modify the use of facilities space. With this job come technical  challenges, client-facing opportunities, and a chance for a professional with strong database administration experience and/or AutoCAD to advance with us as our company grows. We offer our staff lots of independence and flexibility with schedules so that they can manage work-life balance and also meet client requirements during core business hours.

At RSC, working smart means working efficiently. That requires strong organizational, planning and follow-through skills and the ability to work day-to-day with little direct supervision. Good communication skills, the ability to identify and recommend efficiency improvements, and a history of delivering projects on budget are essential.  A commitment to teamwork, the ability to relate effectively to a variety of individuals, and a "can do" attitude are key to success.

Primary Duties

The CAFM Manager coordinates physical changes to CAFM databases, and codes, tests, and implements physical databases, applying knowledge of database management systems.  Supporting one or more client sites, this position reports to an Account Manager and works directly with programmers and analysts to answer questions, confer with technical team members on resources required to implement changes, and may supervise and train less experienced Administrators. Experienced CAFM/IWMS Administrators may supervise and train client personnel and less experienced staff. Travel and onsite support and delivery of training to clients is required.

This position requires a working knowledge of MS Office, CAFM/IWMS systems (ARCHIBUS, Centerstone, Tririga, etc.) and familiarity with AutoCAD as it applies in integrated CAFM/IWMS solutions.  Experience interacting with clients and with non-technical staff, and the ability to bridge the communication “gap” between IT technical staff and non-technical personnel from other departmental groups is a plus. B.S. in Computer Science or a directly related field with coursework in relational databases, webpage design and report writing or equivalent relevant experience is required. Position level (entry/mid/senior) is based upon ability and years of experience.

Qualifications

  • Database management systems - Experience with relational databases like Oracle, MSSQL, Sybase, MySQL, FileMaker Pro including the ability to perform SQL queries.

  • Specialized CAFM code bases - Can design logical and physical database changes and enhancements, and understand how changes affect existing database structure and functionality.

  • Establishment of physical database parameters - Ability to specify user access level for data items, such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data.  Steps include test, correct errors, and refine changes. Enter codes to create production database.

  • Document and provide detailed design layouts of new and existing office space and furniture. May require conducting building audits to verify employee locations, furniture layout and room configurations are correctly reflected on floor plans.

  • Give direction to programmers and analysts in making changes to databases. Review and correct programs. Confer with coworkers to determine impact and cost of database changes on other systems. May coordinate with users for CAD/CAFM team to receive updates from planning, work orders and design and construction.

  • Recent experience with programming languages utilizing PHP, java, java script, XML; applications like Crystal Reports, Microsoft Access, MS Project and Excel; and various OS platforms like LINUX, 62 bit Windows, and Microsoft OS. Ability to use decentralized reporting and communication tools (Gotomeeting, FTP, etc.)

  • Experience with ARCHIBUS, Centerstone, Tririga or other CAFM software

  • Minimum two years experience with AutoCAD

  • Proficiency in all MS Office software including Excel, Powerpoint and MS Project

  • Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, facility management, computer-aided design, engineering, information technology or related field

Founded in 2000, Robert Stephen Consulting, LLC is a private Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)/Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) virtual consulting firm located in Northern California with affiliates Southern California, Arizona and Vancouver, Canada. RSC works closely with certified resellers and clients to facilitate a fully-integrated software solution containing precise information for Corporate Property Management’s data capturing and reporting needs. Leveraging multiple CAFM systems, RSC delivers dynamic key indicators providing needed metrics for strategic planning. This full-time position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and encompasses the surrounding areas.