Technology IT Equipment Planner

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Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Dallas, TX. Technology IT Equipment Planner *Hybrid role*. Successfully plans and manages the technology IT equipment scope for projects ensuring client satisfaction throughout the planning process. The IT Equipment planner develops client needs assessments and detailed designs of technology equipment on assigned projects. This position ensures all planning activities are performed in a manner consistent with documented processes while adhering to planning schedule and budget and ensuring data accuracy with equipment lists. Facilitating the planning process to ensure a successful new construction or renovation project that meets the client's expectations. Provide professional customer interface and client relations. Attend off-site, remote client planning meetings, and virtual meetings. Participate in user group meetings as required for all phases of the project (Schematic Design, Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration). Performs project management duties for the team on assigned projects through the establishment and management of the project plan. Assists in the communication with the Owner, Architect and Contractors as needed. Prepares and maintains project budgets. Assist with the development and communicate to the design team the IT Equipment Responsibilities Matrix. Facilitate vendor demonstrations for IT equipment selection. Assist in technology equipment inventories. Conduct a content review of equipment on a room by room level for each department, using proprietary software, ESP. Request and implement existing client standards during the planning and specification of equipment. Obtain quotes for updating budgets. Set daily priorities to meet established project deadlines. Review project drawings and coordinate equipment requirements on the plans. Generate project equipment lists within established standards and guidelines. Research emerging technologies and products. Track equipment budget for the project. Ensure customer sign-off has been obtained for selected technology equipment. Generate close-out package of all final reports at project completion. Participate in any move management projects as required.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or related degree. Basic knowledge and understanding of Revit and AutoCAD. *Knowledge can be gained during undergraduate studies or related internships.* To apply, send resume to Alyssa Jones at ajones@ssr-inc.com.