ARCHIBUS Software Developer/Support
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Salas O’Brien Company is supporting the National Institutes of Health Office of Research Facilities (ORF) by managing facility information and performing assessment services. The facility information includes tabular data, computer-aided-design (CAD) files, and other documentation used across the facility lifecycle. The assessment services include field verifying and tagging facility assets, field verifying, measuring, and tagging rooms, and assessing facilities and infrastructure for physical condition.
The management of tabular data includes the NIH Facility Asset inventory, NIH Preventative Maintenance templates, and the NIH Space Hierarchy (Regions, Campuses, Buildings, Floors, Rooms). The management of CAD files includes CAD-based floor plans and more complex multi-disciplinary engineering drawings, including As-Designed, As-Built, and As-Is drawings. The management of other documentation includes Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, Submittals, Warranty Agreements, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and other documentation used across the facility lifecycle.
Managing facility information will be performed by operating as System Administrators for the ORF IWMS, FIMS, and EDMS solutions. In addition to system administration, this requirement includes providing end-user support and training to users of IWMS, FIMS, and EDMS, given the System Administrators are the most knowledge with the system and the information within the system.
Job Summary:
Work tasks will perform ARCHIBUS Facility Information Management System (FIMS) System Administration to ensure the following.
- The system remains stable and operational, ensuring users can login and authenticate
- Associated servers receive the appropriate maintenance when requested by NIH IT support, such as changing the password.
- Ensure the FIMS database remains operational – perform system restoration steps as needed.
- Ensure security vulnerabilities are assessed and resolved accordingly.
- Ensure emergency bugs are resolved at the direction of the Government.
Essential Functions
Work tasks will be varied and require flexibility and versatility in the facility operations and maintenance field. Examples of the type of work to be performed include:
- Work collaboratively with a team of multi-discipline engineers to produce high-quality reports and specification documents within an established schedule and budget.
- Manage field operations in unconditioned mechanical and electrical spaces.
- Review as-built documents and develop repair/replacement cost estimates.
- Perform regular site visits to understand existing conditions while developing specifications, updating design or construction documents.
- Perform facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning.
- Detailed cost analyses and material take-offs of a variety of building types throughout the US.
- Coordinate and manage teams performing onsite facility condition assessments.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Associate of Science Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in facility operations and maintenance.
- Proficient in computer aided drafting and maintenance management system (CMMS) software.
- Proficient in Microsoft suite applications.
- Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal).
- Confident and ambitious problem solver.
- Creative and innovative – Self-directed initiative.
- Detail-oriented.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Field required from an ABET accredited program.
- Preferred: FE Certification with the ability to obtain PE Certification within two years
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Valid/Unrestricted driver license
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
- Ability to obtain clearance from the Defense Security Service and other Federal Government Agencies.
Work Environment
- Primary work is performed in an office environment.
- Field validations require trips to mechanical and electrical operating facilities and potentially active construction sites.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
- Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly.
- Occasionally perform site inspections will require climbing ladders and stairs and accessing spaces such as roofs, basements, crawl spaces or utility tunnels.
- Industrial site investigations and field construction support may require extensive walking.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Compensation:
The expected base salary range for this role is $135,000-$145,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Qualifications Education Required Associates or better. Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Required 3-5 years of professional experience in facility operations and maintenance Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of professional experience in facility operations and maintenance
- Proficiency with computer-aided drafting and maintenance management system software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Self-directed initiative and innovative approach
- Detail-oriented work style
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET-accredited program
- FE certification and ability to obtain PE certification within two years
- Valid unrestricted driver's license
- U.S. citizenship for security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain clearance from the Defense Security Service and other federal government agencies
Salas O'Brien Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.







