Solutions Architect – Team Lead
Location
United States
Posted
23 days ago
Salary
$98.1K - $156.9K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Solutions Architect – Team Lead
Convergint
• Provide technical leadership and coordination for a team of Solutions Architects and Solutions Estimators supporting the GCDC vertical. • Guide the team in developing system designs, solutions, estimates, and proposal strategies for large-scale enterprise and data center opportunities. • Ensure consistency and quality across solution designs, scopes of work, and estimates produced by the team. • Serve as a senior technical resource and escalation point for complex projects, specialized environments, and regulated installations. • Collaborate with sales leadership and vertical leadership to align solution strategies with customer requirements and business goals. • Mentor and guide Solutions Architects and Estimators, providing technical leadership and strategic support across complex opportunities. • Coordinate workload and priorities across the team to support high-value opportunities and strategic pursuits. • Work with customers and sales colleagues in creating solutions, designs, scopes of work and specifications for large-scale and highly complex projects. • Participate in pre-bid meetings, and technical discussions to fully assess project needs and unique requirements. • Lead the preparation of detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for large, multi-site or country, complex security projects which can include data centers, global enterprise installations, and regulated environments (e.g., UL2050, defense, and government). • Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, procurement, and operations to align estimates with project scope, technical requirements, and timelines. • Work with Partners to identify new and best technology to apply to solutions and designs. • Source and manage pricing from specialized vendors, subcontractors, and partners to ensure compliance with project standards and regulations. • Identify project risks, special handling requirements, and potential solutions to address regulatory and customer expectations. • Participate in client meetings and presentations to clarify project scope and value proposition. • Work with installation teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy of estimates. • Apply industry knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements. • Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies. • Ensure estimates align with company pricing strategies and market competitiveness. • Prepare and present accurate proposals to internal and external customers. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Job Requirements
- 7-9 years of experience in design consulting, system design, system commissioning, estimating, project management and/or installation for complex and large-scale electronic physical security projects.
- Expertise in access control, CCTV, and physical security systems, with a focus on large-scale enterprise, multi-site and complex projects.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for specialized environments.
- Proficiency in advanced estimating tools, Microsoft Office, and project collaboration software.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits
- 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
- Fun & Laughter Day Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life insurance & Disability Plan
- Wellness Program
- 401K Matching Plan
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
- Paid parental leave
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