Facilities/Technology Project Manager

The College of Communication Arts and Sciences (ComArtSci) seeks a facilities and technology project manager to work closely with college internal partners, internal/external vendors, MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF), MSU IT, and other entities to develop, coordinate, implement, and oversee facility and technology projects for the college. This position will ensure projects stay within budget and on schedule while keeping all stakeholders apprised of objectives, progress, and deadlines. ComArtSci has a diverse range of technology and facility needs that require to be kept up to date and relevant among communication college peers. This position also works closely with the ComArtSci’s IT team as needed in terms of security, networking, and general computer requirements for equipment that is part of the broadcast and AV system. 

A successful candidate will have extensive experience designing, budgeting, and installing broadcast technology, classroom technology and helping plan and execute the A&I and TLE process along with the ability to articulate specialized/technical information to stakeholders in a simplistic yet informative way. Basic understanding of networking, subnets, and IP configuration is preferred. High attention to detail and organization is required.

Candidates can anticipate working five days per week in office, Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00pm, with flexibility of nights and/or weekends as needs arise. 

Large project PCA (Preliminary Cost Assessment) creation  

Interface with stakeholders to create initial designs for large scale projects 

Interface with MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) to develop, coordinate, and execute large scale construction projects.  

Manage all existing facilities projects in coordination with facilities coordinator 

Work with ComArtSci leadership on A&I and TL&E planning and budgeting 

Update and oversee the 5-year strategic capital plan for both physical and technology. 

Day to Day Facilities Execution 

Perform day-to-day maintenance and repair of existing equipment, as well as installation of any new AV or broadcast equipment. 

Maintain network switches and manage subnets as it pertains to the broadcast and AV systems networks. 

Work with ComArtSci’s facility coordinator on projects as needed 

Help coordinate matters pertaining to the management of ComArtSci’s physical facilities (research and general space) including physical spaces in ComArtSci, Oyer Building, Hubbard South, and the Leinweber Center.  

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Management or related field.

Three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in project planning, budgeting, and management of large-scale capital projects.

Experience with university systems and structures. 

Experience with large broadcast and AV systems, signal transport, and troubleshooting capabilities for these systems. 

Experience supervising student employees.

• 10+ years of technology and facility management 

• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels of an organization 

• Experience troubleshooting complex technology and project issues 

• 10+ years of broadcast and AV system design, installation, and operation. 

• Knowledge of CAD software such as Visio 

• Experience with Webcheckout equipment management system 

• Experience with ROSS Video equipment ecosystem  

• Experience with Extron equipment and programing  

• Dante certifications