Manager, Design Build Construction Services - Southeast US

ASSA ABLOY

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About The Position

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in door opening solutions dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and accessible building environment. Every day, we help billions of people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. ASSA ABLOY’s offerings include products and services related to locks, doors, gates, and entrance automation such as controlling access and confirming identities with keys, cards, tags, mobile and biometric identity verification systems, mechanical and digital locks, cylinders, security doors and automated entrances.

ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions provides end users (healthcare facilities, schools, universities, military, commercial buildings, etc.) with unsurpassed security and life-safety solutions and the essential support services (LEED consultation, code compliance, access control system integration, product research and selection, specification writing services, technical support, etc.) to ensure well-functioning doorway systems in the commercial building industry. This is all accomplished by combining the strengths of industry-leading door and hardware brands.

The Design Build Construction Services role is primarily responsible for establishing consultative relationships with contractors and associated owner/developer representatives actively involved in Design-Build (DB) and Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) project delivery to increase market awareness and sales of ASSA ABLOY brand products, solutions, and services.

Requirements

• You have professional selling and demand generation skills; including proven presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• You are a self-starter and active listener with strong negotiation skills.
• You have the ability to read, interpret, and review CSI MasterFormat Division 08 architectural specifications and construction documents including, door schedules, hardware sets, floor plans, elevations, submittals, and shop drawings.
• You have an understanding of fire, life safety, accessibility, and model building codes in relation to door and hardware specifications.
• You are detail-orientated with strong analytical skills and follow-up habits.
• You have the ability to meet multiple project deadlines and exercise effective time management with on-time activity reporting.
• You are goal-orientated and results-driven.
• Ability to work and perform responsibilities in the field at construction sites and end-user facilities.
• Ability to travel upon request. Travel ability of 40% - 60% required.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Accredited college or university Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Preference for degree in industry-related program (Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Science and Management, or similar). High school diploma/GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Architectural and construction industry-related experience, including door and hardware applications and specifications and software training and support, is a plus.
• High level of proficiency with computer software applications including major Microsoft "Office Suite" programs. Above average working knowledge of Autodesk Revit Architecture® software preferred. Familiarity of Construction Management software applications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify regional and national DB/CMAR firms to target for consulting relationships.
• Actively track project opportunities to solicit and engage with DB/CMAR firms to promote and support ASSA ABLOY brand product solutions and consulting services.
• Coordinate with Contract Hardware Distribution partners to support and facilitate project budgeting, bidding, procurement, and project management activities.
• Promote, present, and secure utilization of software solutions and professional services for construction management. Coordinate on-site execution of professional services contracts.
• Provide pre-construction budgetary guidance and project specifications for product applications.
• Provide bidding and product sourcing assistance.
• Identify project Architects and Security Contractors and coordinate the production of Division 08/28 door, hardware and access control specifications and drawings.
• Assist with review on Division 08/28 submittal packages on behalf of contractor.
• Identify opportunities and propose options for pre-installed and off-site door and hardware services.
• Attend project coordination and pre-installation meetings to review project scope of services.
• Coordinate for product training and installation training for subcontractors.
• Review and comment on project RFIs/RFQs, ASIs, Change Orders and similar post bid construction directives related to door openings as requested by contractors.
• Assist with trade coordination between project door opening subcontractors and access control security contractors and integrators.
• Coordinate interfacing with designated BIM construction software platforms throughout design, distribution, and construction phases.
• Routinely interact and communicate with DSS sales, professional services, and demand generations teams concerning project bid coverage, specifications, and design guides, and distribution support.
• Facilitate the resolution of ASSA ABLOY product and in-field service issues.

Benefits

• ASSA ABLOY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, education assistance, company car, and an environment that reflects our commitment to our employees.
• Further benefits include paid time off for thirteen holidays and ten vacation days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager