Solutions Architect Team Lead

About the role

The Solutions Architect will lead a team of Solutions Architects and Solutions Estimators focusing on the Global Cloud and Data Center Vertical. Reporting to the Global Design & Estimating Team, the role involves guiding the team through system designs, solutions, estimates, and proposal strategies for large-scale enterprise and data center opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cook up 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Convergint offers a variety of programs and exceptional benefits including:

• 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

Requirements

• Education: College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.