Design Manager - ADT

Company Overview:

The next generation of ADT Commercial is here. At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth. For more information, visit www.everonsolutions.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Duties:

• Lead engineering department with design and engineering.
• Support sales department with pre-sale design and estimating.
• Lead post sales system design including equipment choices.
• Lead and/or assist with system programming.
• Assist systems delivery process from order receipt to project completion.
• Manage the Engineering and CAD for all design.
• Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals.
• Coordinate and monitor the work quality of employee, subcontractors to ensure professional, timely drawings are complete.
• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as efficient maintenance of project paperwork to include contracts, revisions, estimates, work drawing and specifications.
• Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.
• Leadership role in developing, implementing and measuring standard work in our installation and service businesses.
• Identify where the team needs improvement or adjusted priorities.
• Assign designs requests as they come in to manage the design team’s workload.
• Complete engineering requests in accordance with sound business practices and general corporate policies.

Education/Certification:

• 4 year degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• NICET Certification

Experience

• 5+ years of industry experience. Strong understanding of fire, sprinkler systems, low-voltage systems, installation and testing.

Skills/Requirements

• Proficient knowledge in current codes such as NFPA, UBC, UFC and the principles and practices of fire protection engineering.
• Must demonstrate competency in advanced fire alarm design (High-rise, Smoke control, Voice, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, delays or unexpected events; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Experience with employee relations, talent management/engagement, team building, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Available for travel, which may include nights and weekends to accommodate customer’s schedule.
• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to: climbing up or down ladders, occasional lifting up to 50lbs, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and the like; remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods; moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another; moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces; and general office duties including use of a computer.