Industrial Engineer

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Facilities Manager in the AVC unit to analyze and improve campus operations. You will apply industrial engineering and data analytics to identify efficiency gains, lead the annual facility condition assessments, and coordinate with stakeholders on preservation investments.

This on-campus role requires collaboration across departments and responsible resource planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in facilities or industrial engineering.
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and improves operational processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Applies industrial engineering methods including process mapping, time-and-motion studies, statistical analysis, and simulation modeling.
• Oversees annual facility condition assessment program and prioritizes preservation investments.
• Collaborates with University stakeholders to coordinate capital preservation needs.
• Manages project timelines, budgets, and compliance with University standards.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Analyzes and improves operational processes, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization across University facilities and campus operations. Applies industrial engineering and data analytics to evaluate existing operational processes and systems and develop solutions for improvement. Coordinates with stakeholders to identify needs and establish performance metrics. Oversees annual comprehensive facility condition assessment program and analyses all associated data to identify, plan, and prioritize short-and long-term preservation and renewal investments. Works closely with University stakeholders to ensure collaborative planning, prioritization and coordination of annual capital preservation needs. Manages project timelines, budgets, and compliance with University standards and best practices.

Facilities Management AVC

• Analyzes and evaluates operational processes, workflows, and systems; identifies inefficiencies and areas for improvement; develops and implements solutions to optimize performance and reduce costs in the most economical and effective manner.
• Applies industrial engineering practices including process mapping, time-and-motion studies, statistical analysis, and simulation modeling; collects and interprets operational data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Oversees comprehensive annual facility condition assessment program and manages all associated data to identify, plan, and prioritize short-and long-term facility preservation and renewal investments.
• Works closely with University stakeholders to ensure collaborative planning, prioritization and coordination of annual capital preservation needs.
• Serves as a key strategist for Facilities Management (FM) senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and lead initiatives to optimize performance and ensure responsible resource allocation. Collaborates closely with FM finance team to help define options for budget reallocations or reductions.

Coordinates with stakeholders to determine project needs, scope, budgets, and timelines; establishes performance criteria and generates cost estimates; communicates findings and recommendations clearly to all levels of the organization.

Physical Effort

Minimal lifting. Standing, walking, sitting as required per need.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Manager - Industrial Engineering

Job Family

Campus Operations

Job Sub-Family

Facilities

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

TBD BasedUpon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter