Design and Pursuits Lead, Technology

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We are looking for a **Design and Pursuits Lead** to join our Technology Pre-Construction Team The focus of this role is to perform as a lead for the Technology business group within an integrated multi-disciplinary team to manage the Pursuit and Design Development processes for all associated Technology scopes for assigned projects. This is a team-oriented effort working with multi discipline groups in both estimation and operations, managing the deliverables schedule, and meeting key deadlines. If this excites you? Bring your talent, energy and ideas, and together, let’s build your career.

As a **Technology Pre-Construction Lead **you will be asked to do the following:

- Perform as the overall Lead for all Pursuit and Design Development activities related to the Technology (ICAT) Scope of Work on assigned Projects including large construction and Alternate Financing & Procurement projects.
- Facilitate and lead User Group Meetings and Design Workshops with Clients, Contractors, and Sub-Consultants for all related Technology Systems in order to design and develop technology solutions that meet the contractual obligations of each project.
- In coordination with Technical Engineers, review and interpret all tendered Technical Specifications ; including t System Performance Specifications, Drawings and Room Data Sheets.
- Manage a team Technical Engineers and Estimators to complete the overall estimating process in order to develop competitive Technical Design and Project Cost Estimates
- Responsible for risk management for all Technology systems during pursuit and design development stages. Define, identify and track potential risks within the project; monitor and manage identified risks through regular reporting.
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders to gather information, clarify specifications, wording, etc. and in meetings and presentations with clients and partners.
- Work within an integrated multi-discipline group in both estimating and operations to ensure efficiencies are realized to offer the best value in pricing and maximum profit.
- Work with design teams to ensure the design not only matches the specification, but is also focused on an efficient design with cost control at the forefront.
- Work with manufacturers and service providers to obtain quotations to meet customer technical and performance specifications.
- Work with Contractors, Consultants and Sub-Contractors to maintain the schedule and budget of Technology/IMIT scopes in construction projects through analysis of design solutions.
- Participate in the validation of Pursuit and Design Development activities during the Pursuits, Design Development, Construction and Commissioning phases of each project.
- Develop procedures and working practices for effective communication and increased efficiency in Pursuit, Design Development, Budgeting/Estimation and Risk Analysis.
- Identify partnerships and efficiencies within the Pursuits process to support Plan Group as the vendor of choice.
- Contribute to the Business Development of Technology related opportunities for Plan Group. This includes attending seminars, trade shows and client sponsored events.

**Qualifications**
- You have a minimum of 8 years’ technology consulting and/or Technology/IMIT construction industry experience.
- Working knowledge of various Technology Systems and Communications Infrastructure such as Structured Cabling, Data Networks, Wireless Networking, Tracking Systems (RTLS), Audio Visual Systems, Nurse Call, Public Address, Voice/Telephony Communications and Distributed Antenna Systems.
- Experience and knowledge of building operating systems such as Building Automation Systems and Facility Security (CCTS, Access Control, Duress) considered an asset.
- Understanding of Smart Building Technologies including System Integration and Interoperability is considered a very valuable asset.
- Experience and knowledge in project budget development and financial management.
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience; at least one managing large scale commercial and institutional projects.
- Experience in the construction industry is considered very beneficial.
- Ability to travel within Canada and possibly abroad considered an asset.
- Experience in Public Private Partnerships (p3) and Alternate Financing Procurement Projects considered a key asset.