Area Application Design Manager

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Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) provides innovative building automation and control systems. With the combined strength of company owned as well as independent distribution, the ALC network delivers control products and services including energy management, temperature control, lighting control, and facility management. Built on the BACnet backbone, ALC systems and services integrate the strengths of multiple subsystems to provide custom solutions that meet a client's energy and comfort objectives. Its clients range from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. Automated Logic is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.

Role Overview: 
Carrier is a leading provider of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, building controls / automation, fire and security systems leading to safer, smarter, sustainable and high-performance buildings. Carrier is a leading provider of building systems industries worldwide.

As part of Carrier’s drive for continuous improvement in all facets of operational execution, we are looking for a dynamic individual to serve as the Area Application Design Manager for the Commercial HVAC Automated Logic Field business in Canada. 

The responsibility of this role will be to successfully execute our engineering standards vision as it relates to our service and operations turnkey project portfolio for building automation systems (BAS).  The Area Application Design Manager will work closely with North America Engineering Manager to synchronize efforts to ensure consistent improvement and forward-thinking methods of engineering and design execution of BAS systems.

The role reports directly to the General Manager ALC Canada and is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Role Purpose:

The Area Application Design Manager is the functional leader of the Area hardware and software designers for client project execution. The primary responsibility is implementing engineering initiatives and ensuring consistent engineering deliverables relevant to the scopes of client work. In addition, this position will be a key contributor to aiding and supporting the Area Operation and Sales teams in overall commitment to operational excellence as it pertains to synching engineering to field execution. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

Role Responsibilities:

• Be able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret construction plans and specification documents.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action. Establish and maintain a relationship with Automated Logic Factory to provide necessary intelligence on Field Operations requirements.
• Plan, organize, and direct engineering teams to ensure an accurate BAS engineering package is deployed for each turnkey project. 
• Coordinate and manage all BAS engineering work, including hardware drawing sets and correct and accurate software programs.  Ensure engineering tasks meet agreed upon budget by effectively communicating expectations to team.  Effectively communicate financial status of engineering budgets and required resource needs to management monthly.
• Assist North America Engineering Manager in the implementation, continued use, and enhancement of the engineering tools.  Routinely maintain open lines of communication for expected feedback of all engineering tools.
• Assist Sales organization in meetings, scope reviews, and presentations, be able to assist in value added discussions to win projects.
• Assist Sales organization in negotiation and estimation of new orders/contracts.  Support sales with Key Accounts within portfolio regarding customer interaction and overall planning process.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships for products that enhance our engineered offering.
• Assist in developing Training and Mentoring plans and continuously assist in the training of new and current Software and Hardware Engineers.
• Participate in peer reviews, turnover meetings, post-mortem meetings and close out meetings as required on priority projects in your Branch. 
• Be able to conduct effective interviews with engineering candidates.
• Assist operations in revenue and manpower forecasts.
• Professionally represent Automated Logic in meetings and always be proactive in understanding the company’s best interest. 
• Ensure all Automated Logic organizational safety and ethics standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• (Bachelor of Degree of Science or Art OR advanced college diploma) in engineering or science discipline.
• 5+ years experience in HVAC project engineering delivery in building automation.
• 4+ years experience in the Controls and Building Automation field.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications (assets)

• Experience writing and interpreting specifications and design engineering.
• P.Eng. license or capability and interest to be licensed is highly desirable.
• Experience in one or more of healthcare, pharmaceutical, data centre, k-12 and higher education, and/or high-rise commercial building markets.

Additional information

• Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.

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