Manager - Engineering

A Manager - Engineering plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities required for effective management of the Engineering Department. Ensure quality and Client satisfaction. Assist the EVP, Technology in developing and maintaining fiscal responsibility for the department.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for supervising engineering and design including distribution of engineering workload and set timeline goals for project engineering delivery
• Provide system engineering to support workloads
• Provide estimating support as needed to support workloads
• Provide Presales Engineering for Account Executives and Estimating team members
• Develop Engineering Department short- and long-range goals to coincide with Company objectives.
• Provide reports to EVP Technology, and other senior management to include but not limited to staff performance, product performance, project design trends.
• Assist in determining appropriate staffing levels for the Engineering Department.
• Establish and implement productivity standards and communicate job expectations to staff.
• Establish and maintain procedures and standards for quality engineering and design working with the EVP, Technology.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Represent Company in a business-like professional manner in both conduct and appearance, to maximize client satisfaction.
• Work in compliance with the Company's polices and procedures including safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times.
• Maintain and protect assigned Company assets.
• Accurate written record keeping, submitted on time and complete
• Available to work outside of, or in addition to, normal businesses hours.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: Interviewing, hiring orienting and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Supervise, develop, evaluate, and discipline Engineering Department personnel in accordance with PTI policies and procedures. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years working in the technical field where electronics or networking theory is used on a daily basis
• Extensive security and low voltage knowledge 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized business systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical, Electronic, or IT Associates Degree
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• 4 year of Security industry experience
• Knowledge of NEC Code and low voltage systems

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to function as an effective leader, and inspire, motivate and coach others
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to finish projects on time
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
• Ability to clearly and concisely present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Strong customer focus with a proven record of results
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Limited travel required.

Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 (DOE) 
 

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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