What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Coordinator position at Midwest Alarm Services?
Overview
Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998. Today, Midwest Alarm Services has 15 locations throughout the Midwest and is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top-notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.
Our experts primarily work with contractors, building owners, property managers and facilities directors to design and implement reliable life safety solutions.
Job Skills / Requirements
The Design Coordinator is responsible for assisting the engineering team in organizing and managing the administrative aspects of a project, including scheduling tasks, tracking progress, maintaining documentation, facilitating communication between team members, and ensuring projects stay on budget and within timelines.
Why You Should Work Here
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998. Today, Midwest Alarm Services has 15 locations throughout the Midwest and is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top-notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.
Our experts primarily work with contractors, building owners, property managers and facilities directors to design and implement reliable life safety solutions.
Job Skills / Requirements
The Design Coordinator is responsible for assisting the engineering team in organizing and managing the administrative aspects of a project, including scheduling tasks, tracking progress, maintaining documentation, facilitating communication between team members, and ensuring projects stay on budget and within timelines.
Why You Should Work Here
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
- Benefits including PTO, 401K with match, health/dental/life/disability insurance
- Being part of a fast-paced, life-saving industry with the opportunity to influence growth and change
- Work with Midwest Alarm Services Design Engineers in administrative aspects of projects.
- Maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes, project plans, and status reports.
- Responsible for e-filing of all project submittal data and drawings.
- Assist and support Midwest Alarm technicians in the field with project information.
- Obtain and submit files between architects, engineers or electrical contractors.
- High School Diploma or GED
- High organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
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