Technology Project Engineering Manager

Description

The position provides technology engineering consultation and design services for the building construction industry. The candidate must be capable of participating as a team leader in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional, retail, and commercial building projects.

Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. is a mid-size multi-discipline consulting engineering firm specializing in institutional and commercial building design throughout the United States and Puerto Rico where we help build the future.

We design the buildings where we work and play, schools and universities where our children learn, healthcare facilities for our continued well-being, elderly living and retirement communities for our senior citizens and the retail and entertainment complexes where we shop and enjoy our leisure. All this is with a concern for sustainability and the future of our environment. Join TBA and help us build the places where we live, learn and work in communities nationwide.

We are located in a class A office building on twelve acres midway between Cleveland and Akron, minutes from four major highways with easy access to surrounding communities and suburbs.

Job Description:

• Design of datacom and low voltage systems, such as:
  • Structured Cabling, including copper and fiber
  • Wired and Wireless Networks
  • VoIP Telephone
  • Commercial and Professional A/V
  • CATV Distribution
  • Sound Reinforcement
  • Access Control & Intrusion Detection
  • Video Surveillance
  • Distributed Antenna Systems
• Prepare calculations and well-coordinated,  technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, clear,  efficient, and constructible in a friendly work environment.
• Manage  project engineers, design engineers and CAD/BIM technicians for building design projects including quality control of the documents.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Prepare opinion of probable cost and review construction budget and change orders for building projects.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets. 
• Conduct pre-design building observations to assess existing condition of technology systems and provide recommendations. 
• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Must be capable of identifying additional scope during the design phase and construction process and e capable of preparing additional services quotes for Principal review. 
• Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.
• Stay up to date with the latest IT trends and emerging technologies by attending industry conferences, taking online classes, being active in professional organizations, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years experience in the design of Datacom and Low Voltage Systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering or Electronic Technology or an Associate’s degree in a Telecommunications field, preferred.
• Industry certifications such as RCDD, CTS a plus.
• Experience with predictive analysis software for  acoustics such as EASE, CATT-Acoustic, or for Wi-Fi, Ekahau Site Survey,  or AirMagnet, preferred.
• Must possess excellent oral and written  communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with  clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job  duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Thorson Baker + Associates offers a flexible starting time:

8 hours Monday-Friday

8.5 hours Monday-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays

9 hours Monday-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays

Benefits:

• 401K 
• 401K Matching
• Free vision insurance 
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Short-Term Disability
• Free Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance     

Our company culture includes, but is not limited to:

• Memorable and unique social events.
• Monthly catered birthday lunches
• Thanksgiving turkeys and pies.
• Christmas parties and employee appreciation box of assorted treats.
• Indoor Winter sport Olympics.
• Outdoor Summer Games.
• (2) Yearly company golf outings.
• Multiple pot luck lunches throughout the year.
• Multiple holiday cook offs.
• Exercise facilities with locker rooms and showers.
• Personal Trainer lead weekly workouts (free to employees).
• Toning and stretching/Yoga weekly sessions (free to employees).
• Work from home flexibility.
• Work, life balance.