Professional and Consulting Services
Facilities Assessment Consultants
Our Facilities Consultants are responsible for performing assessment services in a fast-paced, highly efficient environment. Degree in Architecture or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or professional facilities management experience. Engineering candidates will ideally have crossover experience between ME and EE. 5-10 years of facilities management-related experience; strong working knowledge of building systems in one or more architectural, mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines; strong computer, technical and cost-estimating skills; US and international travel required (mostly North America); willingness to work on a contract basis with no benefits.
For this position, forward your qualifications to resumes@vfa.com
Please note: Our need for Facilities Assessment Consultants is fluid. If you have applied in the past, please do so again to let us know that you are still interested and available.
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Project Manager
The incumbent is responsible for leading multiple, concurrently running real estate software and services projects on a national (and sometimes international) level. He/she will actively participate in the pre-sales process and oversee existing projects, including facility condition assessments, training, and other related real estate advisory services.
This position will require but not be limited to the following roles: Assist sales and other company personnel in the positioning of services; manage client relationship during project including all client and internal communications, change order processes, project initiation and close-out; daily management of projects including transfer from sales representative, team assembly and coordination, scheduling, monthly invoicing, cost controls, staff and revenue forecasting and submission of all deliverables to client; ensure quality of product is delivered to client; including monitoring of assessment procedures, data entry, and database quality control procedures; oversee and provide project support and direction to assessment staff; review and have solid working knowledge of building systems in the areas of architectural, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines; interface with VFA assessment staff, other project managers, directors and software engineers; technical mentoring of field staff.
Qualifications: 5 to 10 years real estate, construction or building design project management experience; degree in architectural or engineering discipline, project management or real estate/business management related field. Previous experience in facility management related fields or managing facility condition assessments a plus; strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills; strong consultative abilities and the skills to manage multiple projects of varying size simultaneously; strong quantitative abilities, including financial and/or construction estimating skills for large projects or portfolios; strong knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Project, and internet based applications and strong typing skills; prior success supporting a direct sales team in a pre-sales or subject matter expert capacity is strongly desired; some U.S. and international travel (approx. 20-30%) is expected.
For this position, forward your qualifications to resumes@vfa.com
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Software Development
Director of Product Management - VFA.facility®
This incumbent is a senior member of the Software Development leadership team who will work with the entire Software Development team (architects, developers, quality assurance, etc.) throughout the product lifecycle to ensure consistent, timely, high quality product releases. The incumbent is a highly motivated, creative and detail oriented individual committed to advancing our flagship product VFA.facility for our customers and in the marketplace.
Essential functions include: Define product requirements, perform business case analysis, and create detailed product use cases; maintain and manage the product release schedule; develop and manage customer Beta programs; leverage vast domain expertise embodied in individuals across the company into actionable information that can advance the product; expand and implement product management process improvements commensurate with company growth; work with Marketing and Sales on overall launch activities; participate in the development of product strategy & vision.
Qualifications: 5+ years of software marketing/product management experience; knowledgeable in technology; ability to think strategically yet be hands-on; must bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the position and be able to provide credible product demonstrations; must possess excellent written and oral communication skills; experience with Agile or Scrum development practices a plus; Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent work experience is a strong plus.
For this position, forward your qualifications to resumes@vfa.com
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Software Engineer
The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the software applications and programs required to meet the Company’s business objectives. Working within a team setting the Software Engineer may be responsible for any one or a combination of the following: providing analytical and technical support in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex web based applications in a J2EE environment. The individual will analyze, design, code, debug, test and document the Company’s applications/software products and computer programs. The Software Engineer analyzes and manipulates data using complex data queries and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate with possess a minimum 4 years experience in building web based applications using Java in a J2EE environment; experience using J2EE application server technologies such as EJB 3, JSP/Servlets, JMS, JDBC, JMX, SOAP, and WSDL; strong programming skills with focus on Java; Browser development using JavaScript, XHTML, XSL, CSS, and XML; ability to take product requirements and define functional and design specifications; good knowledge of Relational Databases and SQL, especially Oracle 10g; BS or MS in Computer Science or related fields, or demonstrated equivalent experience
In addition, the following skills would be a plus: Experience using JavaServer Faces, AJAX, MyFaces, or JBoss Seam; Experience working with open source technologies such as JBoss AS, Hibernate, Log4j, and Apache HTTP
For this position, forward your qualifications to resumes@vfa.com
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Information Technologies
Senior Database Administrator
The incumbent is responsible for supporting VFA’s SaaS (hosted software) solutions for our customers and internal end-users. Responsibilities will include database server installations, migrations, upgrades, patches, user maintenance, troubleshooting, backup management, performance tuning, table space management, data recovery, disaster recovery planning and any other data-related duties that may be assigned. The DBA resource will be asked to support the application of schema structure changes, data migration, or Oracle patch updates. The DBA will be required to perform certain updates and patching work during non-core business hours (ie. Nights and weekends). The DBA could be required to perform application support tasks that are repeatable. Examples of these type of task would be data recovery from user error, migrating data between production, test, and development environments or regularly, and writing and running scripts to bulk manage data via direct SQL / PLSQL updates. The DBA will be required to provide shared 24*7 support.
Secondary responsibilities for this position will include System Administration duties (Linux and / or Windows).
Essential functions include: Production-support DBA role; SQL/PLSQL scripting; shell scripting; database monitoring; database / query tuning; database backup and recovery using RMAN.
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 5 years of DBA experience in Oracle 10g and associated utilities; experience managing Oracle on both Linux and Windows showing growth in scope and responsibility; strong troubleshooting skills within the entire database environment; experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager / OEM Grid Control desirable; strong knowledge in SuSe Linux System Administration, experience a plus; strong knowledge Oracle RMAN, experience a plus; ability to participate in and perform database capacity planning; strong knowledge of Oracle data recovery techniques; exhibits good project management skills including estimating, status reporting and scope management; exhibits solid organization skills and the ability to efficiently multi-task; good oral and written communications skills essential; a customer-support focused attitude; ability to apply for and gain a security clearance is mandatory for this position; ability to travel occasionally to support site-installations (approx. 1x/quarter) required.
For this position, forward your qualifications to resumes@vfa.com
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Finance & Administration
Contracts Administrator
Under general supervision the contracts administrator acts as the primary point of contact in the review of all contracts, agreements and addendums. Working extensively with Sales, Legal, Finance and Clients they will review, revise, or create a schedule of substantive contract requirements including reporting or deliverable requirements, notices, financial obligations, and renewal requirements. They assist in the review of RFP’s and the preparation of sales proposals ensuring that additional (unique) requirements are identified and highlighted prior to execution. They ensure that all agreements, either the company’s or the client’s, are thoroughly and expeditiously reviewed, finalized, achieved, and are in compliance with company standards before services are rendered. They regularly work with Sales (and others as needed) to ensure all related documents are complete and archived in the company’s document management system thus ensuring that the company is protected at all levels.
Essential functions include: Work with Sales Management, Sales Operations, individual Business Directors or other stake holders to ensure the timely and accurate review of all sales proposals, client contracts, customer facing agreements, or other contractual matters. Assists by responding to inquiries and other requests for “corporate” information required to finalize related documents; ensure that all terms and conditions enclosed within the contracts, whether our own, the client’s, or vendor’s are well defined, clearly understood, achievable, and within approved company and audit standards. They may also monitor compliance with on-going requirements; maintains contractual records (signed contract, licenses and related documents) in a document management system. Follows up with client and/or sales personal in the event documents are missing or incomplete; assist with troubleshooting and resolving servicing or invoicing issues that result from unclear contract language; provide additional support as directed by management.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA is a plus; 5+ years of contract administration experience within the Software or High Tech industry; contracts experience with clientele in both commercial and governmental (state and federal) markets is strongly preferred; strong attention to detail and follow up skills are essential; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with both company and client personnel; excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
For this position, forward your qualifications to resumes@vfa.com
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Marketing
Director Product Marketing, VFA.auditor®
The Director Product Marketing, VFA.auditor (Director) is an experienced senior level individual contributor who possesses extensive product marketing skills within the enterprise software industry. The Director is an integral member of the Marketing team charged with leading the company’s VFA.auditor software product line from planning, positioning, launch and market penetration efforts. Working closely with a cross section of VFA departments including software development, software services, sales, business development and marketing communications, the Director will drive the product and go-to-market strategy for current and new VFA.Auditor software offerings.
Responsibilities include: Conduct market research/analysis as well as competitive analysis; create market requirements documents (MRDs); define the go-to-market strategy addressing product positioning, target customers and channels; Manage pricing, packaging and launch of new solutions; develop compelling sales tools; work with marketing communications team to create product collateral, white papers, web content, and internal /external presentation materials as well as highly effective lead generation programs.
Qualifications include: MBA along with a 10+ year proven track record of successful, hands-on software product marketing experience; proven ability to identify and interpret customer business issues and translate them into compelling software offerings; ability to define problems, collect/analyze data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions; excellent written and oral communication skills coupled with strong analytical and creative problem solving capabilities.
For this position, forward your qualifications to resumes@vfa.com
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How To Apply
In the U.S.: Please forward your qualifications by email to resumes@vfa.com, by fax to 617-772-8213, or by mail to:
Human Resources
VFA, Inc.
266 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210-1112
In Canada: Please forward your qualifications by email to hrcanada@vfa.com, by fax to 604-685-3756, or by mail to:
Human Resources
VFA Canada Corp.
Burnaby Centre
400-4211 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
Positions offer attractive salary, bonus, and other variable compensation coupled with a comprehensive benefits package. EOE.
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