Systems Engineer

DEPARTMENT: TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MANAGER) Compensation: $65,000 to $85,000 Overview

The Systems Engineer 1 helps to perform project estimates for the organization under the guidance of Systems Engineer 2, Senior Systems Engineer (Manager), and Preconstruction Manager.

The Systems Engineer 1 helps to perform project estimates for the organization under the guidance of Systems Engineer 2, Senior Systems Engineer (Manager), and Preconstruction Manager.

The System Engineer 1 is responsible for estimation takeoffs, assisting with development of proposals by reviewing specifications and plans, accurately preparing estimates for materials, labor, logistics, and assembling a thorough Estimation Package, all under the guidance of Systems Engineer 2 & Senior Systems Engineer (Manager). Direct communication with manufacturers and vendors as it relates to projects (after initial guidance from Systems Engineer 2 & Senior Systems Engineer).

Gathers bidding information to assist the Systems Engineer 2 and 3 to qualify the opportunity. The Systems Engineer 1 studies plans, engineering drawings, site surveys, project scope; reads specifications; identifies inconsistencies and errors between the plans and specifications. Is assigned time limits and priorities on each individual Estimation Request from the Systems Engineer Manager; works with the pre-construction team to obtain proper clarifications from the client or vendor;

designs systems as necessary and assists engineering on any needs or situations that arise during the engineering process related to equipment or design. Support preconstruction team and peers (Systems Engineer 2, Senior (Manager), and Preconstruction Managers). Support operational team in construction administration process (Provide direction and support to PM's, PE's, & Craft).

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
• Earn and maintain customer trust
• Uphold the core values of the organization
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

• Support preconstruction managers with solution selling into prospect account base.
• Be Safe - Safety is our number one priority
• Follow company and client worksite practices and policies
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness
• Review and understand the specifications and maintain compliance
• Capability to upload and download documents from document share sites
• Follow company direction on preferred selection of vendors and products
• Work with vendors to obtain the best solution, the most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials
• Attend site walks and preconstruction meetings as required
• Experience in understanding what system components is needed to make up a fully functioning system. Perform layouts when conceptual budget development and coordination with the electrical team is necessary
• Perform full take-offs, counting devices and equipment, entering information into the estimating system
• Develop Technology Solutions preconstruction and project schedule as part of our proposal response
• May participate in vendor selections, scope leveling subcontractor bids, reviews accuracy and completeness
• Attend and participate in turnover & job kickoff meetings, with operations staff as required, to cover all details and expectations of project as they were estimated
• Always meet deadlines, sometimes working within a very strict timeframe

• Aspects of security, access control, audio visual…