What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Consultant position at Guidepost Solutions LLC?
Summary/Objective
The Associate Consultant supports the delivery of low-voltage and electronic security design and documentation for a variety of client projects. This role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines while working collaboratively with consultants, project managers, internal engineering teams, and clients. The Associate Consultant contributes to drafting, submittal and RFI support, specification development, and document control to help ensure projects are delivered on time and to company quality standards.
Job Duties
- Coordinate with consultants and project managers to support project and client deliverable milestones and deadlines, including:
- Document formatting and quality control
- Drawing takeoffs, quantity counts, and budget support
- QC/QA review of drawings and documentation
- Submittal reviews (shop drawings and product data) against approved designs; document deficiencies and comments
- Specification editing and development using company templates
- Client and internal communication regarding requirements, new backgrounds, and deadlines
- RFI logging, review coordination, and draft responses for consultant review
- File management, version control, and drawing distribution
- Transmittals and document shipments (digital and/or physical) as required
- Apply technical knowledge to support project deliverables in partnership with project management
- Assist with complex designs under the direction of subject matter experts and in accordance with company standards.
- Support subject matter experts with systems layouts and coordination with internal Engineering Services teams, contractors, and clients to meet project deadlines.
- Manage assigned tasks and priorities across multiple concurrent deliverables; partner with the project manager to plan work, track milestones, and communicate risks to schedule.
- Learn and apply company technical design standards, project phases, and drawing expectations.
- Maintain continuing education and attend seminars on technical, ethical, and professional topics, as applicable.
- Contribute to company goals and initiatives by supporting project managers and improving personal and team efficiency through continuous learning and process improvement.
- Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with company document control procedures.
Competencies
- Project management and task prioritization
- Security and low-voltage systems knowledge
- Written and verbal communication
- Design and documentation fundamentals
- Client service and consultation
- Relationship management and teamwork
- Ethical practice and professionalism
- Attention to detail and quality mindset
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent related experience) required; experience in low-voltage systems and/or construction preferred.
Preferred Experience
- 1–3 years of systems design and/or installation experience preferred, including experience with one or more of the following systems:
O Access control
O Video surveillance
O Intrusion alarm
- Design experience in electronic security and/or low-voltage systems.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to describe technical subjects clearly and concisely.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, clients, and deadlines.
- Comfort interfacing with clients or client representatives to review requirements, discuss design approaches, and help resolve installation- and design-related issues.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Travel
Travel out-of-area to clients and overnight travel is expected.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Range
The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.
Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000