Mission Critical - Technology Designer
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Work with discipline leads and project manager on technology portion of mission critical projects to remain responsive, exceed client expectations, meet multi-disciplinary objectives, and adhere to project budget and schedule requirements Define project scope, develop ICT discipline workplan/manhour estimates, prepare designs for technology systems, and provide support during project construction administration phase.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Develop highly accurate, well-coordinated documents meeting or exceeding internal and external client expectations.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Design and support Information technology, electronic safety and security, and audio-visual system projects from planning stages to completion.
- Meeting with clients, conduct meetings, and lead projects.
- Observe BICSI, AVIXA, and ASIS standards and industry best practices in design and product utilization.
- Attend client meeting with project stakeholders, architects, and engineers to discuss project requirements, design concepts, and systems operations.
- Develop designs that meet client functional and budgetary requirements.
- Evaluate project managers schedules and deadlines to ensure they are realistic and attainable.
- Work closely with internal company disciplines providing design and pricing proposals, achieving full coordination from inception to project completion.
- Communicate known issues while offering solutions to owners, architects and coworkers.
- Review and provide input to cost estimates provided by others.
- Design the following systems:
- Structured cabling
- Public address/intercom
- Digital signage
- Access control/intrusion detection
- Video surveillance
- Clock systems
- Coordinate with manufactures and vendors on new and existing products.
- Qualify equipment required for custom integration solutions.
- Develop cabinet layouts, equipment rack elevations and jack-field layouts, etc.
- Provide continuous engineering support throughout the project.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) designation preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA, EIA/TIA BICSI, IEEE, ASIS, and AVIXA standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CSI format specifications.
- Data center design experience.
- Working knowledge of building automation systems and power management systems.
- Ability to work virtually and communicate efficiently across geographies with multiple project teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate, achieve consensus, and provide guidance.
- Confident in client interviews and technical presentations.
- Experience with technical design tools such as Bluebeam, excel, etc.
- Revit experience is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to climb ladders and conduct visual observation throughout all areas of building and construction sites.
- Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
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