Design / Technical Director at Alcion

Georgia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Infrastructure, Construction, Civil EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering or similar (Master’s preferred)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia (or ability to obtain)
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure design and design-build projects (especially major)

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the design delivery strategy for the bid: scope, sequence, design units, interfaces, BIM/3D modelling, constructability considerations
  • Develop and manage a resource-loaded design schedule, aligned with contractor schedule, procurement of subconsultants, agency milestones, and bid submission deadlines
  • Lead design team (internal and external consultants) in preparation of bid-phase deliverables: drawings, specifications, reports, design memos, risk/mitigation workshops, value engineering inputs
  • Coordinate multi-discipline design efforts: roadway geometry, bridges/flyovers, collector-distributor lanes, traffic operations, drainage/CSM, geotechnical, utilities, environmental mitigation, structural design
  • Work closely with commercial, cost estimating, procurement, schedule, risk, and construction teams to integrate design scope into the overall bid
  • Oversee preparation of design fees/estimates, development of exclusions/clarifications, and ensure design risk is properly captured in the bid submission
  • Establish and maintain design management processes: design work plan, BIM Execution Plan, design QA/QC checklist, organigram of design team, design‐deliverables map
  • Chair or facilitate a Risk & Opportunity Workshop to identify major design risks, potential innovations (Alternative Technical Concepts), opportunities to optimize cost or schedule, and ensure these are reflected in the bid
  • Liaise with transportation agency and any third-party stakeholders (utilities, local governments, public outreach) on design issues, ensure agency standards/requirements are embedded in the design
  • Provide guidance and oversight of constructability reviews, interface with contractor means & methods, review of critical design assumptions and coordination with construction schedule
  • Maintain a database/lessons-learned library from previous bids, track KPIs related to design bid success and transition to execution
  • Lead design team pivot from bid to execution (if awarded) ensuring design mobilization is seamless

Skills

design strategy
resource planning
risk assessment
roadways design
structures design
traffic operations
environmental design
geotechnical
drainage design
utilities design
BIM
3D modelling
constructability
design-build
PPP
project scheduling

Alcion

Develops advanced technology solutions for clients

About Alcion

Alcion.ai is focused on developing advanced technology solutions, likely in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data analytics. Although specific details about its products are not publicly available, the company aims to serve a diverse range of clients, including businesses and possibly individual consumers, by providing software or technology services that address complex problems. Alcion.ai generates revenue through various models, such as subscription-based software, one-time purchases, or consulting services, which helps create a steady income stream. What sets Alcion.ai apart from its competitors is its commitment to employee well-being, offering comprehensive health and retirement benefits, supporting remote work, and organizing regular in-person meetups to strengthen team dynamics. The company's goal is to deliver valuable technological solutions while fostering a positive work culture.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$28.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Potential conflict of interest with Veeam, a competitor, leading their Series A funding.
Rapid evolution of ransomware tactics may outpace Alcion's current security measures.
High rate of cloud security incidents poses challenges for maintaining robust security.

Differentiation

Alcion offers AI-driven data protection, focusing on ransomware and malware threats.
The company provides a unique MSP partner program for Microsoft 365 backup services.
Alcion emphasizes a modern, AI-driven architecture for intelligent threat detection.

Upsides

Alcion raised $21 million in Series A funding, led by Veeam, boosting growth potential.
The enterprise data management market is projected to grow at a 12.1% CAGR until 2030.
Alcion's AI-driven solutions align with increasing demand for cloud-based data protection.

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