CannonDesign

Analyst

• Conduct job evaluations using established job evaluation methodologies to ensure internal equity and alignment with the organization’s job architecture.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to review new, evolving, or complex roles and recommend appropriate job levels and pay positioning.
• Perform internal equity analyses and develop recommendations to address gaps while balancing business, talent, and budget considerations.
• Lead large-scale market pricing studies using external survey data to assess competitiveness across roles and geographies (US primary plus some international markets).
• Manage the annual review and update of salary structures based on market trends, internal data, and organizational strategy.
• Conduct market benchmarking for short-term incentive and variable pay programs to assess competitiveness and support program design decisions.
• Develop cost-effective compensation solutions and present findings and recommendations to senior HR and, on occasion, support the presentation to business leadership.
• Complete and submit relevant compensation surveys; maintain documentation of survey participation and outcomes.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors on specialized surveys or custom market studies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for compensation survey participation and related expenses.
• Support the design, execution, and governance of annual compensation cycles, including performance reviews, merit increases, and related approval workflows.
• Analyze outcomes of annual programs to assess effectiveness, equity, and alignment with pay-for-performance principles.
• Provide guidance to HR partners and managers on compensation guidelines, program mechanics, and decision-making.
• Support the design, administration, and annual execution of variable pay and incentive programs, including data validation, modeling, and payout analysis.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure incentive outcomes align with plan design, performance results, and governance guidelines.
• Analyze incentive plan effectiveness and provide recommendations to improve alignment with pay-for-performance objectives.
• Conduct periodic pay equity analyses to identify disparities, assess root causes, and develop recommendations to address gaps while balancing legal, financial, and organizational considerations.
• Monitor and support compliance with compensation-related legislation, including pay transparency laws, minimum wage and minimum exempt salary requirements, federal contractor provisions, and other applicable regulations.
• Partner with Legal, HR, and leadership to ensure compensation programs, structures, and practices align with evolving regulatory requirements and internal equity standards.
• Partner with HRIS & HR Ops, plus Payroll/Finance as applicable, to ensure accuracy and integrity of compensation-related data in the system of record.
• Serve as a compensation subject matter expert on pay programs for HR system implementations or enhancements impacting.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within compensation administration.
• Support system configuration, data flows, and reporting related to variable pay and incentive plan administration.
• Review and recommend updates to compensation policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure clarity, compliance, and scalability- for US and international markets where the company operates.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and HR colleagues on compensation decisions and policy interpretation.
• Develop and deliver compensation-related training and contribute to audit, education, and quality assurance activities.

Senior Compensation Analyst

Designer

• Partner with project leadership, clients, and consultants to define and lead project-specific digital strategies encompassing BIM, VDC, data management, and technology integration from pursuit through delivery.
• Lead the development and review of contractual and digital deliverables, including BIM Execution Plans; escalate contractual or scope conflicts to Design Technology and Legal teams as needed.
• Identify and own project digital requirements, including BIM strategies, data exchange protocols, advanced model delivery, and digitally enabled workflows.
• Establish and oversee model management frameworks for large or complex programs, including audits, performance metrics, optimization strategies, and consistency across multiple teams or packages.
• Lead and facilitate digital coordination and client and consultant meetings (e.g., BIM/GIS coordination, clash detection, digitally enabled design reviews).
• Oversee software lifecycle compatibility, file version management, and data exchange strategies to ensure interoperability and efficiency within project team and consultants.
• Lead onboarding for CannonDesign and consultant team members, ensuring consistent understanding of digital strategy, workflows, collaboration platforms, and firm standards.
• Partner with the Design Technology team to define and implement best practices, standard workflows, and scalable processes for large programs.
• Mentor project teams in the implementation of firm tools, workflows, and emerging digital practices.
• Identify gaps in firm tools, capabilities, or processes and propose enhancements or new technologies to improve project outcomes and advance firm expertise.
• Lead the evaluation, piloting, and integration of new digital tools and workflows on projects; collaborate with Design Technology to scale successful solutions across teams and offices.
• Manage member access, permissions, and project-specific licenses for digital environments; ensure compliance and coordinate with IT and Design Technology on access strategies.
• Support digital collaboration across multi-office teams and external partners to maintain model health and delivery quality.
• Travel as required.

Senior Project Design Technologist

Electrical Engineer

• Participate in project teamwork planning sessions and may take a lead role.
• May assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
• Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems. Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction.
• Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
• Complete quality control checks of engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts.
• Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other related tasks as needed.

Electrical Engineer III

Program Manager

• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership, influencing capital planning, digital investment prioritization, and enterprise technology direction.
• Define vision, outcomes, and measurable objectives (OKRs/KPIs) for technology-enabled environments across multiple markets.
• Own multi-year strategic roadmaps that align technology investments to organizational goals and operational performance.
• Offer thought leadership on how advanced technologies can enhance workflows, safety, productivity, occupant well-being, and operational resilience.
• Own end-to-end program delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and value realization for enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Guide organizations in applying best practices in project delivery, governance, and performance measurement.
• Establish and lead program governance frameworks, including executive steering committees and escalation paths.
• Support alignment across operations, facilities, IT, and user groups to ensure the success of major capital and technology investments.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multi-system IT and building technology programs for smart facilities and campuses.
• Lead multiple concurrent, interdependent programs spanning campuses, regions, or portfolios.
• Evaluate, recommend, and plan the integration of enterprise IT, smart building, and specialized systems (e.g., lab, clinical, or workplace technologies).
• Ensure interoperability across operational, specialty, and facility systems, creating a cohesive ecosystem that enhances efficiency, outcomes, and user satisfaction.
• Influence enterprise standards, architectures, and integration principles for smart building and digital infrastructure platforms.
• Balance innovation with risk, cost, scalability, and lifecycle support considerations.
• Lead executive-level workshops and decision forums, aligning stakeholders around outcome-driven, data-informed solutions.
• Support organizational change management by helping clients adapt processes and workflows to leverage new technologies.
• Lead workshops and design sessions to align stakeholders around outcomes-driven and data-informed solutions.
• Advise clients on vendor selection, contracting strategies, and performance management for smart building systems and digital platforms.
• Conduct capability assessments of vendors, ensuring alignment with client objectives and enterprise standards.
• Act as an independent advocate for the client in vendor evaluations, negotiations, and scope coordination.
• Assist with vendor management.
• Escalate and resolve vendor performance, delivery, and financial risks impacting program outcomes.
• Provide guidance on data privacy, cybersecurity, and industry-specific compliance (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, GLP, or other applicable standards).
• Help clients implement robust governance and cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard sensitive data and connected systems.
• Ensure compliance considerations are embedded into enterprise program governance and risk management.
• Build and lead a high-performing project delivery team.
• Provide direct leadership, mentoring, and performance management for program and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment.
• Establish delivery standards, capacity planning, and resource forecasting across programs.
• Stay current with emerging smart building, IoT, and data integration technologies.
• Translate industry trends into actionable strategies for clients.
• Advise clients on long-term innovation roadmaps and investment sequencing.
• Support clients in developing long-term innovation roadmaps.

Smart Building Consultant – Senior Program Manager

Project Manager

• Lead, develop and nurture a successful partnering relationship with our clients which will lead to future opportunities for CannonDesign.
• Develop and maintain positive client relations throughout the life of the project. Communicate design, construction, and other issues to clients in a clear and compelling way.
• Develop a Partnering relationship with the client early in an engagement to establish shared expectations and provide clarity on how we will work together, the involvement of key stakeholders, and the timing of key decisions.
• Ensure appropriate client and internal communication including written project documentation.
• Play a lead role in key meetings and presentations.
• Participate in Business Development activity and partner with Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top line.
• Understand our contractual obligations to the client and the project to ensure that the team delivers on expectations for our scope of work and required services. Work proactively with the client to identify and obtain approvals for additions to scope of work or services prior to undertaking the work. Proactively communicate with and influence clients to approve and process payables for our services.
• Lead project teams, in conjunction with the client leadership, to develop project goals and work plans, and achieve quality, budget, schedule, innovation and profitability objectives.
• Facilitate the development, evolution and management of the work plan, budget, and schedule. Preferred tools include MS Project and Deltek Project Planning.
• Manage design and documentation process and implementation of the design during the construction process.
• Accountable to maintain the project record, includes but not limited to capture and documenting key decisions and records within the CannonDesign standard file structure.
• Accountable for Risk mitigation and Compliance.
• Accountable for developing a risk management plan and managing project Risks.
• Collaborate effectively with all team members. Generate and support a positive team environment: participation, empowerment, and accomplishment.
• Implement CannonDesign Method using process expectations, best practices, reference standards, tools, templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage, superior service delivery and quality, and enhanced team productivity and profitability.
• Manage and coordinate workload of team and provide leadership of team activities. Communicate client objectives to team members in a clear and compelling way. Provide constructive feedback and mentoring to team members. Identify and share lessons learned with teams.
• Be a proactive resource to project teams in their decision-making processes and in the development of technically sound and innovative planning and design solutions.
• Meet with project team members on a regular basis to monitor work in progress and to assure that the firm’s best practice standards and procedures are being implemented.
• Responsible for ensuring that all statutory requirements for the project are achieved.
• Accountable for the QA/QC process. Monitor the technical quality of the projects. Enforce the application of QA/QC process standards and requirements. Additionally, be an active participant in the QAQC process.
• Coordinate with the Project Architect and the Quality leader in planning the work.
• Participate in negotiating the contract with other project leadership, the Business Practice Leader and Legal Team.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced staff and train other project managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Project Manager – Design Integration

Consultant

• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical lab processes across medical campuses, including major inpatient and outpatient departments.
• Work with clients and end users to outline optimized process flows and critical adjacencies of clinical spaces.
• Understand and guide discussions on medical equipment and technology needs.
• Supports the healthcare planning process with clients and the design team to create strategic campus master plans and departmental level master plans.
• Supports healthcare planning processes in collaboration with the design team to create operational workflows and functional space programs, along with department floor plan concepts reflective of operations.
• Creates baseline and future clinical service plans that illustrate program design concepts to inform Master Programming and Master Planning in line with future facility goals.
• Contributes to estimating overarching program and service resource requirements (e.g., core clinical laboratory specimen processing capacity, microbiology and hematology bench space, anatomic pathology grossing and histology stations, point-of-care testing bays, equipment allocations for analyzers and automation lines, clean/dirty circulation pathways, etc.) by applying best practices and utilization benchmarks.
• Supports coordination of contracted deliverables to align with the overall project delivery schedule.
• Communicates healthcare expertise and planning concepts to clients and project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Develops space programs, workflows, and strategic plans under the guidance of the Project Lead.
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities.
• Actively participates in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Mentor staff for depth and support of the specialized knowledge execution process.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service including business development and sourcing new work.

Senior Compensation Analyst

Senior Project Design Technologist

Electrical Engineer III

Smart Building Consultant – Senior Program Manager

Senior Project Manager – Design Integration

Consultant – Lab Planner