Systems Designer

Summary: To provide design and estimation for various low-voltage systems in support of Operations, Project Managers, and Field Resources.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for estimation of time and materials, vendor quotes and proposal generation for a wide variety of specialty system projects
• Leads Bid Reviews and reviews proposals for accuracy of labor units and materials prior to presentation to customer
• Responsible for RFP response generation and support of assigned Account Owner or Project Managers with RFP/RFQ creation (including but not limited to site walk-throughs and site measurements)
• Interacts with manufacturers on new products
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors and new products
• Supports Operations Team by doing take-offs, vendor quotes, and proposal generation on an as-needed basis
• Updates product pricing and quotation documentation
• Design of various systems drawings as required
• Lead project kick-off meetings with Project Managers and Field Resources
• Investigates product specifications and assembles product info sheets into submittals for project managers, construction managers, and general contractors to ensure that customer performance requirement needs are met
• Manage design request and opportunities in CRM
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Skills/Experience

Required:

• Minimum HS diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years in the communications industry with 1+ year as a cable designer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work in team environment with demonstrated positive attitude.
• In-depth understanding of products and cabling infrastructures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and understand floor plans
• Valid Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance
• RCDD in progress or Certification preferred

Preferred

• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Accubid Enterprise experience

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a covered disability to perform the essential functions of the position as long as an undue hardship is not imposed.