Telecom Engineering Manager Jobs in Thornton, CO

Position Summary: A Lead Telecom Engineer designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. They train, mentor and provide leadership to design staff which may include directly supervising/managing others. Lead Telecom Engineers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations and risk management activities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications. 
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion. 
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications. 
• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application. 
• Responsible for producing solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity. 
• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements. 
• Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance. Takes responsibility for the success of those under their supervision. 
• Makes recommendations on project staffing. 
• May direct activities of technical and administrative staff. 
• Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others. 
• Assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level. 
• Involved in the development of tools, resources and company practices. 
• Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level. 
• Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins. May include providing final reviews for projects under purview. 
• Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities. 
• Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team. 
• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle. 
• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.  
• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. 
• Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.  
• Identifies and understands emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards. 
• Proactively shares information and updates and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders. 
• Understands, teaches and applies Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. 
• Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers. Ask questions when performing unfamiliar tasks.
• Responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery.
• Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects.
• According to business need, may be required and enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 9 years of relevant experience or 10 years of experience with high school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• PE license required and may be counted toward 1 year of relevant experience. 
• Additionalcertifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.)required. 
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred. 
• Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL, etc.) preferred. 
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types required. 
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required. 
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu required. 
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes. Comfortability with training others on systems and processes. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner. 
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers. Ability to also work independently as needed. 
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs. 
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. 
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus. 
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed. 
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.