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Convergint

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Security • B2B • Enterprise

Convergint is a global systems integrator that delivers integrated security, life-safety, and technology services to enterprise and mission-critical customers. The company provides electronic and physical security systems, fire alarm and life-safety solutions, audio-visual and digital transformation services, monitoring and professional services, and cybersecurity support across industries such as healthcare, data centers, utilities, government, and finance. Convergint emphasizes local delivery with a global footprint and focuses on service excellence, program management, and tailored technology roadmaps.

10,000+ employees

🔐 Security

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Work with sales colleagues in solutioning, designing and estimating large-scale, complex, and specialized facilities • Own the Design as a Service (DaaS) intake, capture scope and DaaS request, align with requestor and customer expectations • Drive the design lifecycle ie. SD, DD, CD, IFC, etc.; understand and run Bluebeam session reviews, log/resolve comments, and issue formal revisions/decisions from these coordinated reviews. • Create/Understand/Document/Enforce templates, naming, versioning, and repository standards; maintain clean document control and audit trails. • Provide designer-of-record clarity and change control; document assumptions, exclusions, risks, and impacts for projects that are being supported. • Translate use cases and customer design needs/intents into design packages across Data Center security program platforms. • Produce, coordinate, communicate -- preliminary and detailed design packages (plans, details/typical, device schedules, one-lines, Basis of Design (BOD)) aligned to client standards and best practices. • Work with Partners to identify new and best technology to apply to solutions and designs. • Identify project risks, special handling requirements, and potential solutions to address regulatory and customer expectations. • Strong coordination within a design construction project – Understanding of Security Design needs and coordinate/communicate with other stakeholders • Participate in site surveys to confirm conditions (cages/perimeter, hot/cold aisles, mounting heights) • Align and coordinate with other consultants including but not limited to (Div 8) (Div 26), Communications (Div 27), electrified hardware Specifications, structured cabling, networking/IT, facilities, and GC trades on interfaces and design responsibilities. • Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies. • Support the developed design, track and communicate changes, document change management, represent design intent with other trades/disciplines, and provide field clarifications. • Maintain/review data center design standards (typicals, varying device technologies, checklists, coordination). • Champion QA/QC practices within the projects supported with the intent to reduce rework and clashes; improve cycle time via templates/automation. • Lead clear, concise stakeholder communications (status, decisions, impacts); publish meeting notes and action logs. • Mentor junior designers/engineers; provide technical reviews and coaching on data center best practices.

🎯 Requirements

• College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience • 7-9 years of experience in design consulting, system design, system commissioning, estimating, project management and/or installation for complex and large-scale electronic physical security projects. • Deep expertise in ACS, VMS/CCTV, IDS/PIDS for large, mission-critical environments (data centers, enterprise campuses) • Ability to read/analyze and create Division 28 specs, support RFP responses, and craft design-intent language; convert specs/requirements into accurate, buildable design packages • Strong ownership of DaaS lifecycles and understanding of roles/responsibilities across trades and disciplines • Practical knowledge of the data center building framework and layered security approaches. • Familiarity with terminology and best practices for securing Data Center facilities and common industry standards. • Proficiency with Bluebeam (sessions/markups), AutoCAD/Revit markup workflows, and MS 365/SharePoint/Smartsheet (or equivalent tools) • Understanding of Revit/BIM execution plans and their impact on coordination and deliverables • Understanding and knowledge of ACC and other shared consultant data repositories and submittal workflow processes • Strong document control discipline (templates, versioning, naming conventions) • Exceptional communication, organization, and follow-through; able to manage multiple concurrent DaaS requests under tight deadlines • High sense of ownership and integrity; clear decision documentation and stakeholder alignment. • Exposure to server/VMS sizing and cybersecurity implications for physical security systems • Relevant certifications (i.e. ASIS PSP, RCDD, and/or manufacturer credentials for major ACS/VMS/PIDS platforms)

🏖️ Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually • Fun & Laughter Day Off • Medical, Dental & Vision Plan • Life insurance & Disability Plan • Wellness Program • 401K Matching Plan • Colleague Assistance Program • Tuition reimbursement • Competitive salary and compensation plan • Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle • Corporate Social Responsibility Day • Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable) • Paid parental leave