Qualifications
The candidate will be required to have more than a cabling background
It is expected they will also have a strong IT background with knowledge of other facets of an IT network, such as networking, WiFi, AV, Security, PDU, UPS and Smart Building technologies
They must be a self-starter and a critical thinker to deliver results with an intense curiosity and drive for learning
They must demonstrate the ability to efficiently plan and prioritize deliverables and resources across multiple projects and working groups
4+ Years' experience in delivery and coordinating corporate office fit outs from design concept through to deployment/construction and close out
4+ years Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience
4+ years of working experience with Audio Visual, WiFi, fiber optic components, copper cabling, and interconnect products, technologies, and standards
4+ years of experience in Project Management
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with our ICT design consultants and internal customers to standardize our structured cabling and server room designs to accelerate delivery and lower cost across our portfolio of building launches
This role requires an experienced professional with a background in structured cabling and has experience of generating designs as well as providing effective oversight
The Design Engineer/PM is expected to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive best practices and establish tools, and standards consistent with large corporate deployments
As a member of our global team, they will engage with key stakeholders and vendors across various disciplines to ensure the ICT infrastructure is compliant with Industry standards and ready for commencement of building occupation
They are the right person for this job if they have a solid end user focus and a passion for producing high-quality deliverables
This position requires them to manage stakeholder expectations, budgets, schedules and scope
They must exhibit bias for action, and not rely on others to show them the path forward
They are the right person for this position if they take ownership and challenge the status quo
Collaborate with internal stakeholder teams to select Design Consultants & Low Voltage Contractors
Identify and implement design opportunities to lower the cost to serve
Review Request for Pricing and renegotiation of bids
Update budget tracking tools
Implement design best practice and standards to deliver construction ready designs
Coordinate supply chain forecasts
Flexibility to work with stakeholders in different time zones across AMER
Review Design Consultant weekly progress reports and host update meetings
Identify risks on critical path and provide resolution
Support Vendor Manager with QBR by providing operational metrics
Main POC for all internal customers for escalations, questions or recommendations of all aspects of the structured cabling and containment pathways
Attending progress/room ready meetings online and collaborate with Quality Assurance team
Develop, track, and report project metrics as necessary