Senior Designer/Project ManagerTelecom, Security and AV

Vodafone; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building design and construction seeks a Senior Telecom, Security and AV Designer/Project Manager. This role involves leading key projects, preparing design documents, mentoring younger staff, and ensuring project quality across diverse sectors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering and a passion for innovative building solutions.

Benefits

Remote Work

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Volunteer Time

Performance Bonuses

Industry-leading 401K

Paid Training for Professional Development

Comprehensive Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 11 years of relevant experience or 13 years without a degree.
• Comprehensive understanding of A&E industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex design documents and lead project efforts.
• Review shop drawings and solve engineering problems.
• Mentor emerging professionals and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of engineering design

Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Team-oriented collaboration

Adaptability to changing environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Telecom, Security and AV Designer/Project Manager –Ohio

At BCL Enterprises, we're about more than just buildings.

We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

As a 33-year-old, 3rd generation, woman-owned company, each of our employees is an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, BCL has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do

We provide total Information Communication Technology (ICT) building system design/build services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll utilize your talents working on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, K-12, sports, healthcare, government, infrastructure, and entertainment, across the business, community, education, health, and venue sectors.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the other passionate employees who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and help people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design noteworthy spaces, and have some fun along the way at our virtual happy hours.

So, what will you be doing all day? You would join us as a Senior Telecom, Security and AV Designer/Project Manager working on things like:

• Prepare or direct the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Lead project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Perform research and make recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment and evaluate products for their application.
• Produce solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
• Ensure the production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Proactively oversee and mentor emerging professionals on the design and engineering team, providing technical guidance as needed.
• May direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
• Assist Technical Managers and Directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives, and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
• Participate in the development of tools, resources, and company practices.
• Implement and reinforce design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
• Oversee the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins. This may include providing final reviews for projects under purview.
• Take the lead in developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
• Participate in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Foster a client-centric mindset and approach
• Communicate with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work and maintain proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipate and answer questions from clients and architects. Act as a resource to others and lead fact-finding inquiries.
• Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
• Perform a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers.

We'd love for you to apply for this position if you:

• Preferably hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of engineering (such as mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural), along with 11 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 13 years of relevant experience without a degree is required.
• Have advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types (required).
• Are knowledgeable about earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods (required).
• Have a high technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu (required).
• BICSI RCDD license is highly preferred.
• PSP and/or CPP accreditation preferred.
• AVIXA CTS or CTS-D accreditation preferred.
• Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness/ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading designers with less experience.
• Adaptability to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Let's Talk Perks

We take care of our people. As a BCL employee, you'll enjoy some awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.

Culture

• Remote Work
• Flexible Work Hours that Promote Work-Life Balance
• Casual Dress Code
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership with a Door-Open Policy
• Clear Career Path Options that Foster Employee Growth

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K
• Paid Training for Professional Development
• Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
• Paid Term Life
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time off

BCL Enterprises is an EEO Employer.

Applicants for positions with BCL Enterprises must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

To all Recruitment Agencies: BCL does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of BCL without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of BCL. Please, no phone calls or emails.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT

BCL representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @bclenterprise.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. BCL will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications.

Preferably hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of engineering (such as mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural), along with 11 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 13 years of relevant experience without a degree is required.

Have advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types (required).

• Are knowledgeable about earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods (required).
• Have a high technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu (required).
• BICSI RCDD license is highly preferred.
• PSP and/or CPP accreditation preferred.
• AVIXA CTS or CTS-D accreditation preferred.
• Comfort with training others on systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness/ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading designers with less experience.
• Adaptability to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback