Commercial System Design Specialist (Architecture)
At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we'd like to invite you to join our team as a Commercial System Design Specialist.
We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you'll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members.
Location: US Remote
Summary:
This role supports commercial sales growth by partnering with the commercial sales team in the design, estimating, and documentation processes that are part of a prospect/customer opportunity. You will collaborate with commercial sales representatives on opportunities that meet specified criteria and on opportunities as assigned to you.
What You'll Do:
- Work with commercial sales representatives and customers to understand customer needs by technology and stakeholder goals.
- Determine proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests and attending strategy meetings.
- Create and provide a designed system based on customer requirements, loss prevention or life safety goals, facility design constraints and options along with input from vendors, local authorities, peers and other SMEs.
- Assist sales team in compiling and documenting the scope of work to be completed by the Install Department for each project.
- Track project performance as it relates to system design and functionality on an ongoing basis, adjusting for and responding to needs for product changes, and revisions.
- Provide regular and appropriate communication to the Sales and Install Teams, Management, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in creating a process to verify the scope of job against agreed upon requirements as well as establishing a technical acceptance and sign-off.
- Assist in create of As-Built documents.
What You'll Need:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 5 years of advanced working knowledge of fire alarm system design with emphasis on fire alarm drawings and fire alarm submittal processes.
- Proficiency in specific software such as: AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
- NICET II certification required. NICET III certification preferred.
- Familiarity with and ability to research/interpret codes and permitting requirements as they pertain to the installation of systems and related components and/or trades.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, both hard copy and electronic copy.
- Valid Driver's License required for occasional travel.
- Previous field experience preferred.
What You'll Get:
We offer a “Total Rewards” package including:
- Company provided Laptop and Cell phone.
- Competitive Compensation with Incentive Eligibility
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company paid short- and long-term disability.
- Voluntary benefit products
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us:
We are one of the largest security integrators in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected and empowered, one customer at a time
Our Values:
- Win as a team.
- Do the right thing.
- Make a difference every day.
- Get it done.
- Think big.
If you share these ideals, we'd love to hear from you!
Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace
Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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