Asset Management Specialist - Infrastructure (Philadelphia, Full-Time)

McKnight International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

McKnight International is seeking an experienced Asset Management Specialist with 4–6 years of infrastructure asset management expertise for a fully on-site role in Philadelphia, PA.

The role focuses on asset management planning, lifecycle management, maintenance strategies, asset inventories, and reports, collaborating with engineering, facilities, and client stakeholders to improve reliability and long-term infrastructure performance.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional infrastructure asset management experience.
• Experience developing or updating asset management plans, procedures, or optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with asset lifecycle management and maintenance strategies.
• Experience coordinating planning activities and delivering on schedules.
• Proficiency with asset reporting, dashboards, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain infrastructure asset management plans and practices.
• Coordinate asset lifecycle planning, inventories, and maintenance strategies.
• Prepare asset management documentation and planning deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Support asset data collection, validation, and reporting.

Skills

Asset management planning

Project coordination

Asset lifecycle management

Asset condition assessments

Maintenance planning

Data reporting & analytics

Stakeholder communication

Excel & reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

IBM Maximo

CMMS

Microsoft Project

Job description

Asset Management Specialist - Infrastructure (Philadelphia, Full-Time)

McKnight International is a leading project controls and technology implementation company known for its commitment to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. We take pride in our dedication to safety, quality, and excellence in the construction industry. As we continue to grow, we seek skilled individuals to join our team and contribute to the success of our projects.

Job Description

Asset Management Specialist - Infrastructure (Philadelphia, Full-Time)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site

Our Company At McKnight International, we specialize in providing innovative project controls and infrastructure technology consulting services to architects, engineers, and construction firms. Our work spans aviation, transportation, capital improvement programs, civil infrastructure, commercial development, and infrastructure technology initiatives.

We focus on integrating qualified personnel and effective systems to deliver precision, visibility, and successful project outcomes. Our organization is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence while supporting complex infrastructure and consulting environments.

To learn more about McKnight International, please visit mcknightintl.com. For additional career opportunities, visit mcknightintl.com/careers.

The Role McKnight International is seeking an experienced Asset Management Specialist with 4–6 years of experience developing, implementing, and supporting asset management plans, maintenance planning initiatives, and operational improvement programs within infrastructure and facility environments in Philadelphia, PA.

The ideal candidate will support asset management planning, lifecycle management, maintenance strategies, asset inventories, and the implementation of processes designed to improve asset performance, operational efficiency, and long-term infrastructure planning.

This role requires practical experience with asset management planning, project coordination, asset condition assessments, maintenance processes, and operational reporting. The individual hired will collaborate with engineering teams, facility operations personnel, maintenance departments, project managers, and client stakeholders to support effective asset management practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a non-software-development position focused on asset management planning, implementation, and operational coordination. Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, including IBM Maximo, is beneficial; however, software development and system configuration are not primary responsibilities.

This position is fully on-site in Philadelphia, PA, supporting a large-scale infrastructure environment.

Requirements

Asset Management & Planning Scope

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of infrastructure asset management plans, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
  
• Independently prepare assigned asset management plans, planning schedules, documentation, and implementation deliverables.
  
• Coordinate asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, asset inventories, and operational improvement activities.
  
• Evaluate existing asset management processes and recommend improvements to enhance asset reliability and operational efficiency.
  
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, facilities, finance, and project management teams to support asset management objectives.
  
• Monitor assigned implementation activities, project milestones, deliverables, and operational requirements.
  
• Prepare asset management reports, planning documentation, and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
  

Essential Job Functions

Asset Management Planning & Development

• Develop, update, and maintain asset management plans for infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and operational assets.
  
• Review existing asset management policies, procedures, and operational practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
  
• Support the development of asset management objectives, implementation schedules, performance measures, and operational priorities.
  
• Prepare asset management documentation supporting maintenance planning, lifecycle management, and capital investment decisions.
  
• Coordinate asset management planning activities with engineering, maintenance, facilities, and operational stakeholders.
  
• Apply recognized asset management principles and industry best practices, including ISO 55000 frameworks, as applicable.
  

Project Planning, Implementation & Coordination

• Coordinate assigned asset management initiatives from planning through implementation and operational integration.
  
• Develop project schedules, implementation timelines, milestones, and supporting planning documentation.
  
• Monitor project activities, track deliverables, and communicate progress to project managers and stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, maintenance, operations, and technology teams to support implementation activities.
  
• Identify implementation challenges, scheduling conflicts, and operational risks, and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Assist with developing and implementing standardized asset management processes and procedures.
  

Asset Lifecycle Management & Capital Planning

• Support asset lifecycle planning activities, including asset acquisition, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, and disposal.
  
• Coordinate asset condition assessments, criticality evaluations, and risk-based prioritization activities.
  
• Analyze asset condition information, maintenance requirements, performance data, and lifecycle costs.
  
• Assist with developing asset renewal, replacement, and capital improvement plans.
  
• Support asset replacement prioritization and long-term infrastructure investment forecasting.
  
• Prepare asset lifecycle reports, planning recommendations, and supporting documentation.
  

Maintenance Planning & Operational Improvement

• Collaborate with maintenance and facility operations teams to develop and maintain preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
  
• Review maintenance procedures, asset inspection programs, work order processes, and operational workflows.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance scheduling, asset reliability, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
  
• Support the implementation of standardized maintenance planning and asset management procedures.
  
• Coordinate asset inspection activities, condition monitoring documentation, and maintenance planning requirements.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance infrastructure reliability and operational performance.
  

Asset Information Management & Systems Coordination

• Maintain accurate asset inventories, equipment records, asset classifications, and supporting documentation.
  
• Coordinate asset data collection, validation, organization, and reporting activities.
  
• Support the development and implementation of asset information management procedures.
  
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to document business requirements for EAM and CMMS platforms.
  
• Assist with operational implementation and adoption of asset management systems, including IBM Maximo or comparable platforms, as applicable.
  
• Prepare asset management reports, dashboards, and data summaries to support operational decision-making.
  

Risk Assessment, Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Support identification and assessment of operational and infrastructure-related risks affecting asset performance.
  
• Assist with risk-based asset management planning and maintenance prioritization.
  
• Monitor asset performance indicators, maintenance effectiveness, and implementation progress.
  
• Evaluate existing asset management practices and recommend process improvements.
  
• Assist with corrective action plans and track implementation of assigned improvement initiatives.
  

Documentation, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain asset management plans, planning schedules, implementation documentation, standard operating procedures, and project records.
  
• Prepare reports summarizing asset conditions, maintenance activities, lifecycle considerations, and implementation progress.
  
• Maintain accurate asset management records and supporting documentation.
  
• Review assigned planning deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
  
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities related to asset management planning and implementation.
  

Stakeholder & Client Communication

• Coordinate with engineering personnel, facility management teams, maintenance departments, project managers, consultants, and client representatives.
  
• Participate in meetings related to asset management planning, maintenance priorities, and implementation activities.
  
• Communicate project updates, planning deliverables, operational challenges, and recommended improvements.
  
• Prepare presentations, reports, and supporting documentation for internal teams and client stakeholders.
  
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and operational personnel to support asset management initiatives.
  

Qualifications

Required

• 4–6 years of professional experience in infrastructure asset management, asset management planning, facilities management, maintenance planning, or related project coordination.
  
• Demonstrated experience developing, updating, or implementing asset management plans, procedures, or operational improvement initiatives.
  
• Experience coordinating asset management activities, maintenance planning processes, and implementation deliverables.
  Understanding of asset lifecycle management, asset condition assessments, maintenance strategies, and capital replacement planning.
• Ability to develop project schedules, planning documentation, implementation timelines, and progress reports.
  
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance planning, asset inventories, equipment tracking, and asset performance monitoring.
  
• Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), including IBM Maximo or comparable platforms.
  
• Experience preparing asset management reports, operational procedures, and planning recommendations.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and common project planning and reporting tools.
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to independently manage assigned planning activities, coordinate deliverables, and meet project deadlines.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, maintenance, operations, and client stakeholders.
  

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications is preferred, but not required:

• Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate
  
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
  
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
  
• Relevant infrastructure asset management, maintenance planning, or project management certifications
  
• Equivalent hands-on experience developing and implementing asset management plans and supporting infrastructure operations will be considered in lieu of certifications.
  

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent professional experience in infrastructure asset management, maintenance planning, or asset management implementation will be considered.

• Infrastructure Asset Management Planning
  
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Principles
  
• Asset Lifecycle Management & Capital Planning
  
• Asset Condition Assessments & Criticality Analysis
  
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Planning
  
• Project Planning, Scheduling & Coordination
  
• Asset Performance Monitoring & Risk Assessment
  
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Related Reporting Tools
  
• Stakeholder Coordination & Operational Process Improvement
  

Physical, Schedule & Eligibility Requirements

• Full-time position.
  
• Fully on-site in Philadelphia, PA.
  
• Regular on-site presence is required to support asset management planning, implementation coordination, operational activities, and collaboration with client stakeholders.
  
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
  
• Ability to work in office, operational, and infrastructure facility environments.
  
• Ability to access designated equipment rooms, maintenance facilities, operational areas, or other infrastructure locations as required.
  
• Ability to participate in facility walkthroughs, asset assessments, and operational meetings.
  
• Ability to work at computer workstations and perform planning, documentation, and reporting activities for extended periods.
  
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when accessing designated operational or infrastructure areas.
  
• Additional hours may be required based on project demands, implementation schedules, operational priorities, or critical infrastructure needs.
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  
• Must be able to successfully complete all background checks and security clearances required for the assigned project or facility.
  
• Must have reliable transportation to and from assigned work location(s). Travel and commuting expenses are not reimbursed unless otherwise approved in writing.
  

Salary

Annual base salary range: $90,000–$115,000.

Compensation will be determined based on experience, professional qualifications, certifications, and project requirements and will comply with applicable federal, state, and local pay equity requirements.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching contribution

Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

Professional development and certification support

Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment

McKnight International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.