Construction Technology Specialist - Field - ACCO Engineered Systems

Overview

General Description: 

Reporting to the Construction Technology Manager (CTM), the Construction Technology Specialist (CTS) will be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our construction sites’ technologies. The specialist will provide technology support to job site leadership and personnel. The CTS will be responsible for the maintenance, support, and improvement of field technologies support such as cloud storage, field iPad, Navis Models accessibility, Bluebeam, and other construction-specific applications. The CTS should have skills in the successful execution of technical enhancements and/or improvements.  The CTS should have skills in application configuration and integration.  These skills will be utilized to demonstrate value through prototypes, documents, and presentations.

Supervises: None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and deploy corporate field software updates as necessary.
• Assess and identify technological needs at construction sites.
• Implement and manage technology solutions.
• Provide support and training on new technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments for technology integration.
• Stay updated with emerging construction technologies.
• Troubleshoot technology-related issues.
• Develop documentation for technology usage.
• Collaborate with training development teams to create and maintain new training material content.
• Possess the ability to turn concepts into workable solutions for the organization.
• Successfully work with the operations team to develop best-practice solutions for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the evaluation of existing applications to reconfigure, update, and add new features to achieve ‘constant improvement’ ideology.
• Perform configuration and integration testing in beta environments with select user groups.
• Maintain on-going project status and documentation. 
• Assist in technical document development to accurately represent application design and configuration.
• Willing to travel to different locations to conduct training and support as needed.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or ACCO management.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

• Bachelor degree or 5 years of experience within the industry.
• 3 years of comparable experience with estimating, project management, bid tracking or similar software.
• Willingness to learn and master new application platforms as required.
• Strong data analysis, design and application testing skills.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidential information.
• Operate in a startup fashion for emerging technologies that impact the construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a technology role within construction.
• Understanding of construction processes and technology needs.
• Ability to train and support non-technical staff.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of construction management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new business teams, new technologies and processes.
• Ability to express difficult and complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Strong relationship management to work / consult with users.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy.  On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals.  Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements: 

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of filling photocopier/printers).

Hours: 

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 6:30 am and 3:30 pm with one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs. Hybrid working schedules align with current company policy and are arranged between the employee and manager.

Travel: 50 - 80% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.

Competitive Wages:  $37.73 to $45.67 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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