Summary
We are looking for a fire alarm design-focused systems designer and consultant to provide assessments, design, and construction administration services on fire alarm and other low-voltage discipline projects for a wide range of clients and industries. This full-time position requires an individual with project and people management skills, technical subject matter expertise, strategic planning skills, project accounting, AutoCAD and Revit skills, and proven written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of designing and implementing effective fire alarm systems and will support project development in the region.
The candidate should be experienced with the traditional Architecture/Engineering deliverable schedules, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration and the level of detail required for the design during each phase. Delivering mid to large-size projects that may include coordination with multiple disciplines including fire alarm, security electronics, telecommunications, and audiovisual.
Core Responsibilities
- Fire Alarm Systems and low-voltage system design, implementation, project management, and quality control. Develop detailed fire alarm system design documentation, including system specifications, schematics, and installation plans, adhering to industry standards and regulatory / code requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of fire alarm system design drawings (system layouts, system riser diagrams, installation details, etc.) using Revit.
- Manage large complex projects and clients, managing client and internal deliverables
- Meet client budget, quality control and scheduling requirements for projects
- Track project related issues and work with project team members to follow up on issues and status. Identify barriers to resolving issues and work to develop strategies to overcome barriers; provide follow-up activities to mitigate issues
- Customer relations, including maintenance of customer satisfaction metrics, responding to customer inquiries, answering phone inquiries and technical end user questions
- Collaborate with Business Development Team as needed to promote our services to target market leaders and clients to grow the Fire Alarm System Design and Consulting practice.
- Managing special consulting assignments for key clients and directing internal project manager deliverables
- Facilitate effective project team and cross-functional interactions (Technical, Operations, Business Development, Marketing, etc.) by working successfully as a part of a team and functional business groups to achieve positive results.
- Communication and record keeping of project decisions and directives in both written and verbal formats. Maintain project repository of documentation in a consistent and comprehensive project delivery method.
- Continually seek to improve internal process efficiency.
Competencies
- Fire Alarm Systems Design
- Consultation
- Communication
- BIM and Revit Modeling
- Project Management
- Ethical Practice
Required Education and Experience
- Electrical Engineering (or relevant field) bachelor's degree
- Four (4) years of fire alarm systems design and project management experience, or eight (8) years of fire alarm systems design and project management experience, preferably in the fire alarm industry.
- Proven BIM/Revit skills, including the ability to work within a model to develop a comprehensive fire alarm design and coordinate with infrastructure and other disciplines.
- Experience designing fire alarm systems with any of the major fire alarm system manufacturers including Simplex, Notifier, Edwards, Siemens, etc.
Preferred Education and Experience
- NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
- Understanding of a project management life cycle, with an ability to read and understand proposals and develop preliminary project plans (tasks, timeframes, deliverables)
- Experience with, and understanding of, all phases of a design project including concept design, schematic design, design development, tender, contract administration
- Ability to read, interpret and understand and develop A/E documentation, including plans, elevations, equipment/hardware schedules, and other project related information as necessary to complete detailed designs for low-voltage systems integration
- Experience working in Office 365 and Bluebeam software
- Experience designing fire alarm systems and project coordination in the California healthcare environment, including interaction and coordination with HCAI.
- Strong communicator, both verbally and written, is a key component of this role
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with days and hours of work generally Monday through Friday.
Travel
Travel to Northern, Central and Southern California and other areas within the United States as needed. Overnight travel is expected and travel to out of region areas may be required to serve client needs.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be performed while sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling calls and using standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Compensation
The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.
Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
