[Hiring] Project Designer @Convergint

Role Description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Designer to join our amazing culture. As a Project Designer, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

• Provides design and drawing production services for projects during the development and as-built stages.
• Works on projects of varying levels of complexity.
• Collaborates with sales, operations, and customer teams to obtain electronic plans from engineers/architects/owners.
• Works from spots and dots, conceptual and/or schematic designs.
• Utilizes and maintains Convergint project design, documentation, and submittal standards.
• Ensures adherence to industry standards and codes as required.
• Reviews and ensures understanding of scope of services to lead/manage the design efforts for assigned projects.
• Participates in internal design review meetings as coordinated by the Project Managers.
• Participates in project turnover meetings with both sales and project team.
• Provides project team with all documentation, programming graphics, etc. according to Convergint standards and project requirements.
• Obtains project design information as required from the PM.
• Communicates all design progress, committed completion dates, design scope revisions, and associated costs to the Project Managers.
• Discusses all anticipated overtime requirements with the Project Managers.
• Performs change-order work only with formal authorization to proceed.
• Organizes/Maintains Status’s and Documentation of Projects.
• Works with more experienced project designers to ensure design accuracy and alignment with customer requirements.
• Prepares submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards.
• Revises submittals as required to gain approval.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent Bluebeam skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Customer Focus – Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet the needs and wants of the customer.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to solve problems and be proactive with tasks.
• Team Player.
• Initiative – Engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities for improvement.
• Analytical Thinking – Logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions.

Requirements

• Education: College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Experience: 3-5 years engineering, field service, or design project management.
• 3+ years AutoCAD experience.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation, and/or healthcare.

Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually.
• Fun & Laughter Day Off.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan.
• Life insurance & Disability Plan.
• Wellness Program.
• 401K Matching Plan.
• Colleague Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary and compensation plan.
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day.
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable).
• Paid parental leave.