Design Manager Jobs in Berkeley, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Everon is a company focused on making a difference through its employees and comprehensive solutions. The Enterprise Design Manager will oversee project management, provide technical support, and develop relationships with customers while leading a team of Sales Engineers.
Responsibilities:
• To perform this job successfully, the Enterprise Desing Manager may be expected to perform some or all of the duties listed, and work on special projects as needed.
• Maintain expert level of product and applications knowledge.
• Articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users.
• Provide design and specification development support to consultants, integrators, and distributors.
• Assist with functional, technical, labor, and pricing elements of RFIs/RFPs.
• Listen, understand and convey customer requirements.
• Perform/product training for sales people, estimators, and engineers at targeted accounts.
• Technical.
• Maintain accurate records of, opportunities, quotes, projects, contacts and correspondence in company approved databases.
• Travel to customer locations to assist NAM with gathering information, determining customer requirements, developing the technology solutions and making presentation of recommendations.
• Resolve customer issues or difficulties in a manner that is consistent with the company mission, values, and financial objectives.
• Maintain professional business relationships within Sales Teams, NAOC and the Customer.
• Provide ongoing support of projects working with NAOC and Field Delivery.
• Identify customer's needs and sales opportunities to help future growth.
• Develop and refine scopes of work, design drawings and project task schedules
• Provide support to the service team with technology support
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Develop and manage a team of Sales Engineers to grow and support the enterprise solutions group
• Monitors and ensures the progress and completion of assigned tasks.
• Completes and submits all required task-related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Completes other projects to manager and customer satisfaction, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Have a strong work ethic and be detail oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, instructions, etc. as presented in English.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external teams and end users in English.
• Must present proof of ability to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to clear a drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• BA/BS in Engineering, Technical Field, or equivalent successful experience in a similar control industry role.
• Available for Travel up to 75%
• Proven Project Management skills.
• Application Programming Experience
• Certifications in products currently sold and will be required to be certified in products most commonly sold by Everon.
• Knowledge and understanding of the electrical requirements, alarm initiating devices, control functions, alarm indicating appliances and the power requirements of a Fire Alarm system.
• Knowledge and understanding of the basic applications of NFPA standards of Fire Alarm systems.
• Knowledge of methods and practices used to evaluate and interpret data and compile written reports in a narrative and/or statistical form.
• Advanced knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio), AutoCad, internet.
• Knowledge of network communications technology.
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices.
• Self-motivated and a professional attitude.
• Excellent teambuilding, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications, listening and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.
• Must possess good decision-making skills, be very organized and detail oriented.
• Constant use of discretion and problem analysis.
• Frequent use of judgment and independent action.
• High degree of professionalism in working with employees and customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to read architectural, mechanical and electrical blueprints and have a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to manage a varied and heavy workload and set priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to utilize computer continually throughout the workday.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, delays or unexpected events; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, twist; use hands to handle, push, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Normal Office Environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours to support timelines.
Preferred:
• Ability to read schematic and/or construction plans is preferred.
Company:
Everon deploys and manages integrated security, fire, and life safety solutions. Founded in , the company is headquartered in Irving, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.