Associate Principal - Security - Mission Critical

Summary

Join TEECOM, a rapidly growing consulting engineering firm, as an Associate Principal and lead mid-to-large-size projects spanning multiple disciplines. Collaborate with clients, manufacturers, contractors, and internal teams to manage projects from inception to completion. Delegate effectively, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the in-house training program. Demonstrate expertise in security design and a deep understanding of technology systems in the AEC industry. Successfully manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships, while ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery. This senior-level role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in large-scale construction projects.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum of six years of discipline (physical security, electronic security systems) design for facilities construction projects
• Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit)
• Bluebeam Studio
• Microsoft Suite
• G Suite

Responsibilities

• Lead fee development in the Professional Services Agreement (PSA), proposal, and interview coordination with marketing
• Lead fee negotiations with client
• Foster client relationships and fellow design team members
• Ask clients about other current or upcoming projects
• Follow up on open pursuits
• Develop additional business with client
• Attend client and/or industry events
• Attend client meetings with senior technical staff members and prepare meeting notes documenting relevant decisions and discussions
• Conduct client meetings and programming sessions to develop the system (telecom, security, network, audiovisual, and acoustics) parameters and design criteria
• Prepare and/or delegate mark-ups for Revit models and AutoCAD drawings
• Research technical product information
• Conduct and/or delegate job site inspections to determine existing conditions and extent of progress made by contractors
• Design, coordinate, and engineer systems per discipline (telecom, security, network, audiovisual, acoustics, Wi-Fi, etc.)
• Track decisions, budgets, and schedule for mid to large-size projects
• Prepare drawings, specifications, contract documents, and design calculations
• Conduct and/or delegate design team coordination (architects, engineers, TEECOM team)
• Manage client interface between technology and facilities staff and the architects, integrators, and contractors
• Conduct and/or delegate the programming, design, construction, and closeout phases of each assigned project
• Perform and /or delegate job site inspections to determine existing conditions and extent of progress made by contractors
• Prepare and/or delegate schedules and identify tasks required to complete each phase of the project
• Provide support to the team, develop tools, improve processes, and share technical knowledge
• Attend and contribute to internal team, discipline, and project meetings
• Conduct and/or delegate configuration and commissioning of systems to ensure 100% functionality is delivered
• Prepare and/or delegate opinions of probable construction cost (OPCC) for systems as required
• Perform special projects assigned by leadership related to overall management of the firm
• Provide periodic updates to leadership on project status, schedule issues, and financial performance
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned
• Ensure timesheets/expense reports are accurate and up-to-date daily
• Achieve billed revenue target each quarter
• Identify, prepare, and secure authorization for Additional Services Agreements (ASA) when scope of the project deviates from the Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
• Meet project budgets and positively contribute to profitability
• Ensure that all client and design team due dates, submission dates, and completion dates are met

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT is a plus
• CDT
• PSP and/or CPP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• A 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Lifestyle and legal benefits
• Pet benefits
• Performance-based bonuses
• Flexible time off
• Nine scheduled paid holidays