Building Infrastructure Engineering, Sr Lead (Korea)

Korea Technical Presales & Delivery, Sr Lead

About The Opportunity

WeWork is currently seeking a Korea Technical Presales & Delivery Senior Lead for its Territory Operations team. This role will work directly with Enterprise level members in client relations and own the project design & deployment of WeWork active IT, AV & security infrastructure.

As Korea Technical Presales & Delivery Senior Lead, you will work with these members to develop standards specific to them for implementation into a variety of WeWork locations. You will collaborate with WeWork’s internal sales team, specialist technology teams (Member Solutions, Building Technology, Service Delivery, Network Engineering, AV and Security), and multiple internal design teams (Architecture, MEP, Interior designers, Construction) and outside consultants (Low Voltage, AORs, EORs) who will be tasked with delivery of new office space for the member.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has excellent technical and communication skills and who excels in both a client facing and project delivery role. Must have a proven track record of bringing together SMEs to collaborate and rapidly solve problems. Please be willing to travel as needed throughout the region in which you work.

In this role you will:

• Confirm IT/AV & Security requirements for projects and ensure all design is to latest product/technical standards and identify site/project specific requirements

• Budget projects to latest Building Technology standards 

• Recommend Comms Room strategy for approval, ensure standard is followed for room sizes & strategy

• Ensure WiFi design is incorporated into design drawings

• Identify primary/secondary ISP routes & engage vendors & review layout for cabling distances

• Procure services as required for Cabling, IT, AV, Security, ISP services as required for projects

• Review vendor quotes for BOM/Service accuracy and price comparison/value for money

• Page-turn with vendors and GC onsite/remote along with design pack validation

• Room Readiness checklist completion. IT Closets ready for rack installs, second fix works for all disciplines in comms rooms

• Responsible for building logistics (materials etc) & the POC for IT/AV/SEC/Cabling & System Commissioning

• Ensure vendor site access as needed including H&S reviews/approval

• Technology related construction management & escalation including Room Readiness failures

• Create, maintain & communicate project plans & RAID logs as well as Snag Lists & Vendor Quality/Standards Adherence

• Attend project programming/design meetings along with providing weekly project Status Reports and input into monthly business review

• Assisting with implementing ad-hoc new standards developments including changes to local standards and new products/solutions

• Works closely with the Member Solutions team to validate design concepts for suitability

• Supporting of planning and implementation of capital improvement projects and hardware refreshes, ensuring budgets are maintained and standards are kept

• Ensures smooth handover of documentation & runbooks to Territory Technology support teams

• Champions Building Technology Standards and identifies and suggests improvements for future iterations

• Works with global team to roll out new processes & standards

• Review feedback from the Territory Technology team or wider Product/Ops/Community Territory teams to feedback into designs & deployments

• Contribute to vendor relationships, identify and recommend actions for improvement, escalating issues internally where appropriate

• Oversee a variety of Member Solutions projects 

• Review legal contracts and membership agreements as needed for client stipulations

• Conduct requirements gathering sessions with enterprise-level members to discuss IT, AV, and Security requirements and offer sound technology solutions

• Support Sales and Real Estate teams in pre-sales client calls and tours

• Develop technology solutions for custom requests within a typical environment in alignment with global technology standards.

• Provide technology KPIs data for global reporting and tracking of technology services.

About You

Does the below sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Information Technology

• Technical subject matter expert in at least one of: Cabling, Active IT/Network, Audio-Visual, Security

• 3+ years experience working in a client facing consulting role 

• Preferential to have experience working with Fortune 500 companies.

• Experience in having direct responsibility for producing coordinated Low Voltage and / or Telecommunications construction documents

• Broad knowledge of low voltage infrastructure, structured cabling and coordination strategy with focus on telecommunications and / or audio visual design

• Have experience with construction projects

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting floor plans and technical drawings and specifications

• Understanding of the design and construction of IT Closets, MDF and Electrical Equipment Rooms

• Experience in project completion and turnover for low voltage systems

• Understanding of network architecture and information security compliance

• Strong project management skills for team coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and supply-chain management

• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and ownership mentality

• A team collaborator, clear communicator, prudent risk-assessor, and effective motivator

• Habitually thinking outside the box and exploring new ways to execute projects

• Gets happy and excited that no two days are the same & loves working with numerous people day to day

• Fluent in both English & Korean

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated. 

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.