Manager, Design Build Construction Services - Central US

About the role

The Manager, 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.

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.
• Coincide 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.
• Aid 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.
• Coincide 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Professional selling and demand generation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review CSI MasterFormat Division 08 architectural specifications and construction documents.
• Understanding of fire, life safety, accessibility, and model building codes.
• Detail-orientated with strong analytical skills and follow-up habits.
• 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.

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. The wage range for this role is $100K - $130K and considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business requirements, geographic location and other business and organizational needs.

Pay

The wage range for this role is $100K - $130K and considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business requirements, geographic location and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

This role requires the ability to travel upon request. Travel ability of 40% - 60% required.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.