Project Technology IV

at Cannon Design in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The ideal selected candidate will be a key member of the Technology Solutions group. This position entails leading clients, managing our work, business development, and mentorship of staff.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
Establishes and communicates assignment to team members. Oversees team progress and coordinates team activities and goals
Works with A/E design team to identify technology scope and implement design of technology systems in multiple markets.
Works with team to integrate projects, communicate and analyze information, and documents project implementation.
Coordinates assigned project requirements and schedules with other disciplines. Understands what documentation is needed and prepares contract documents with assistance of the technology team.
Ability to design structured cabling systems, knowledge of systems hardware for specification and design.
Working knowledge of audio/visual systems, electronic security systems, nurse call, distributed antenna systems, outside plant, data networking, LAN/WAN, voice and data architecture and data centers.
Understanding of applicable design codes including NFPA, FGI, NEC, BICSI and EIA/TIA.
Understands IT system integration with overall building design, including space planning and technology impacts, and an ability to blend technical solutions with business practices and personnel needs.
Manage multiple and/or large projects from concept stage through construction in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
Meet with clients to learn user needs, collaborate with project team, and develop engineering concepts and recommendations.
Demonstrated success at negotiating and securing new assignments on major projects.
Visits job site to assess conflicts and make recommendations for resolution.
Oversees the identification of staff members' developmental needs. Review departmental evaluations and selects individuals for further training and/or advancement.
Motivates and provides ongoing mentorship and constructive feedback to project team. Participates in the provision of ongoing feedback and mentorship across project teams.
Evaluates and attracts candidates for new positions in department or the overall firm.
Checks proposal drafts and provides guidance as needed. Establishes timelines for proposal preparation and clarifies necessary content.
Understands clients' developmental needs; capable of establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients; orchestrates changes in response to changes in clients' stated needs.
Builds external relationship through networking, community and industry functions.
Ability to travel from coast to coast in order to meet project and client needs.
May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Bachelor degree in a relevant field required. Bachelor degree from an ABET accredited program preferred.

Minimum 8+ years of related experience required.
Must be a critical thinker.
Must be highly analytical.
Must be able to work independently with no oversight or guidance.
Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.
Revit proficiency is preferred.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

ABOUT OUR FIRM
We're a design solutions firm that awakens opportunities for impact. Whether creating building solutions, strategic transformations, new experiences or new operational models, we help clients achieve mountain-sized ambitions. Our Living-Centered Design ethos inspires us to go bigger and do better-for people, businesses, society and the planet. In 2021, 2019 and 2017, Fast Company named us one of the 10 most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us - and focused on the future of design. We... For full info follow application link.

CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.