Project Designer 1

Project Designer Iplays a pivotal roleby providing designand drawingassistancefor projectsduring the developmentand as-built stages of the engineered drawings.Workson projects with varying levels of complexity includingroutine and moderate projects.Create design drawingsand prepare record drawingsand O&M manuals according to project requirements.

TheProject Designer Iis expectedto performthe role in a manner thatemulatesConvergint'score Values and Beliefs.As a Project Designer I, you are part of a dynamic team that allowsyou to grow as Convergint grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide design and drawing support for routine and moderately complex projects during both development and as-built stages of engineered drawings.

• Obtain electronic plans and documentation from engineers, architects, owners, and/or contractors.

• Create detailed engineered drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit in accordance with project requirements.

• Prepare record drawings and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals per project specifications.

• Work from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions to produce accurate design documents.

• Utilize and maintain Convergint project design, documentation, and submittal standards to ensure consistency and quality.

• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry standards, codes, and AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements.

• Support and maintain Convergint design standards and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Apply standard drafting techniques and demonstrate practical knowledge of electrical and fabrication design principles.

• Review project scope, product specifications, and electrical requirements for code compliance and accuracy.

• Verify bills of material (BOMs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.

• Participate in internal design review meetings and project turnover meetings with sales and project management teams.

• Provide the project team with all required documentation, programming graphics, and deliverables per Convergint and project standards.

• Obtain and coordinate necessary design information from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, consultants, and AHJs.

• Facilitate the acquisition of project permits and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Communicate design progress, committed completion dates, scope revisions, and associated costs to the Project Manager in a timely manner.

• Discuss anticipated overtime requirements and obtain formal authorization prior to performing change-order work.

• Assist project teams with change-order pricing and documentation.

• Participate in initial site surveys and walkthroughs to verify field conditions.

• Manage assigned workload efficiently, maintaining adherence to project due dates and budgeted hours.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

• Excellent Bluebeam skills

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Able to solve problems and be proactive with tasks.

• Customer Focus - Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet the needs and wants of the customer.

• Team player.

• Initiative - Engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities of improvement.

• Analytical Thinking - Logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions.

• Self-Motivated

Education:

• Minimum two-year technical degree in Engineering or minimum five-year related field or equivalent in low voltage experience.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of previous design, engineering, field service or project management experience in the electronic security, fire alarm, healthcare and/or life safety industry.

• Minimum two years' experience with AutoCAD required. REVIT experience a plus.