Global consulting firm dedicated in providing guidance and creative technology solutions.
Our Information and Communication Technology Group is seeking an IT Infrastructure Senior Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary team in our Chicago Office.
The ideal candidate will lead and support the engineering of project systems while working closely with clients, client reps, architects and MEP engineers.
You will work on a wide range of vertical markets projects creating designs for various spaces including Critical Facilities, Corporate Interiors, Higher Education and Universities, Medical and Healthcare Facilities, Transportation, Government Offices and Facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project manage multi-discipline ICT coordination and design capabilities for all phases from Conceptual/Schematic Design through Construction Documents.
- Review architectural, mechanical, and structural design and engineering plans and consult on space design, material selection, and multimedia systems.
- Directly manage and coordinate with team members and varying dependent organizations to ensure successful on time completion of Structured Cabling design implementations.
- Design and prepare the layout of floor plans, riser diagrams, schedules, specification notes and details with special emphasis on Structured Cabling.
- Perform site surveys to develop client requirements for converged infrastructure, and develop documentation of new or existing systems and building conditions.
- Work within a team environment to ensure client standards are met and that all technology systems are incorporated into the overall system design.
- Provide timely, accurate and complete responses to RPF's and RFI's
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, clients and other interdepartmental personnel.
- Serve as a technical resource for others throughout the firm, providing thought leadership and subject matter expertise
- Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior engineers; keep current with technology trends and standards
- Research, develop and evaluate emerging technology to maximize the firm's services.
- 15-20% domestic and international travel may be required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience; Experience in a client facing consulting role a significant advantage
- BS/Engineering or related science preferred
- RCDD Certified Required / PMP Certification a plus
- Thorough knowledge of telecommunications cabling and infrastructure design and implementation
- Knowledge of industry standards including BICSI, IEEE and TIA/EIA
- Proven knowledge of industry standard equipment manufacturers including Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Extreme, Avaya
- Project Management a must / Migration/move management experience, a plus
- Knowledge of audio-visual/multimedia and security systems, a plus
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD / Functional knowledge of BIM/Revit. Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- General knowledge of digital media delivery technologies, AV systems and ICT disciplines.
Opportunities to Grow:
Tremendous opportunities to grow within an organization that is amongst the most recognized, innovative and trusted multidisciplinary consulting service firms in the world.
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- A generous Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
- Flexible summer work schedules
