Our client, an award-winning Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, is seeking an Associate – Intelligent Integrated Systems for their Calgary office. This is a permanent, full-time position, paying $100-130k, or more, depending on experience, and offering a slew of perks at a company that is “Great Place to Work” certified! This firm offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive group benefits, a health spending account, RRSP matching, an employee share ownership program, and a competitive vacation package.
The Opportunity:
You’re glad to collaborate with your team as you take on challenges and create innovative design solutions. You are eager to establish solid relationships with clients, and use your building services design expertise to help make their next project a success. You thrive when working on a variety of projects and are looking for an opportunity to meet and exceed your career goals.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare, or assist Senior Associate-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report. Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.
- Perform, or arrange for, reviews of existing installation and interpret/manage the impact on the project.
- Prepare or assist with all calculations and select all equipment. May assign tasks to project manager, designer and BIM Technician where appropriate.
- Responsible for design and design coordination for IMIT systems including wired and wireless telecommunication systems, structured cabling, integrated physical security systems, audiovisual, nurse call, paging and real time locating systems.
- Develop design documentation such as floor plans, risers, system architecture, equipment selection and technical specifications. May assign tasks to designer and Revit/CAD Technician where appropriate; however, is fully capable of performing tasks.
- Ensure proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
- Responsible for reviewing all deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications. Review for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
- Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
- Develop and/or enhance project management processes and procedures to improve overall efficiency.
- Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
- Prepare all change notices or review change notices issued by contract administration team.
- Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
- Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
- Oversee non-technical aspects of all disciplines for the project.
- Support the process of accounts receivable.
- Prepare and continually monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
- Organize and attend meetings including client meetings.
- Actively seeks opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Work with the Business Development and Proposals team to respond to proposals. Assist in writing and submission of RFPs.
- Assist the Senior Associate-in-charge with human resources related activities including recruitment and selection, employee development, performance appraisals and employee relations.
Who You Are:
- Eight or more years of project engineering experience in the telecommunications, security or audiovisual field, with preference in security experience.
- P. Eng., RCDD, PSP, CTS, CTS-D, MCSE, CCIE Certifications are an asset.
- Fully understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having jurisdiction.
- Fully understand (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project
- Knowledgeable about industry standards including BISCI, EIA/TIA and CSA.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
- Possess sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
- Proven experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
- Deliver professional presentations and chair meetings with clients and at industry events.
- Ability to develop lasting relationships with clients that foster strong client ties.
Please email your resume to Chelsey Reimer at creimer@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
