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.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Designer.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Provides design or drawing assistance for routine and moderately complex projects during the development and as-built stages of the engineered drawings. Obtains electronic plans from engineers/architects/owners. Obtains design drawings from sprinkler and mechanical contractors. Create engineered drawings (AutoCAD, etc.). Prepares record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements.
• Works from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions. Utilizes and maintains Convergint project design, documentation and submittal standards. Ensures adherence to industry standards and codes as required. Supports and maintains Convergint design standards. This position will require the ability to apply standard drafting techniques and knowledge of practical, electrical and fabrication problems.
• Reviews scope, defined product specification, application and electrical requirements for code compliance and AHJ Requirements. Work assignments are varied, and of moderate scope and complexity.
• 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.
• Preparation and procurement of all project material purchases.
• Obtains project design information as required from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, consultants and AHJ as required. Obtains and facilitates all project permits.
• 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. Assists the project team with change-order pricing.
• Participates in initial site surveys and/or walkthroughs.
• Prepares submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards. Revise submittals as required to gain approval.
• Provides operational support for the sales phase of projects when needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You'll Need

• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Customer Focus - Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet of the needs and wants of the customer.
• Initiative - Engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities of improvement.
• Analytical Thinking - Logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions.

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 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
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more...

Requirements:

Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience: (but not required):

• 1-3 years of AutoCAD design experience
• Experience in electronic security systems such as access control and CCTV

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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