What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate - Audiovisual Design position at Cerami & Associates?
Primary Role :
This is a client-facing consulting role for a [security or audiovisual or IT infrastructure] technology professional. In this role you will be responsible for understanding the client's project needs and designing appropriate technology systems, infrastructure, and solutions to fit their project budget and schedule.Essential functions :
Design and document enterprise class audiovisual, control, and smart building systems, as well as AV / IT network requirements to support the systems.
Research products and work with manufacturers and vendors to ensure viability of the system designs
Assess client needs and develop a basis of design and budget.
Read architectural drawings and create systems' drawings and / or markups on supplied backgrounds.
Provide direction to and manage the internal project team(s) to produce high quality deliverables within the project milestone dates.
Profitably manage each project to from kickoff to completion.
Management of and participation in AOC and A / E teams on the development of new construction and retrofit of office buildings,
Client Development
An excellent sense of business objectives of both the client and Cerami
The ability to directly engage with our clients for long periods of time with minimal management direction or oversight necessary. Maintain client relationships and penetrate existing clients.
Evaluate RFPs and develop proposals.
Assist in marketing and business development processes.
Required Skills :
Must be able to communicate and present to all corporate levels, possess excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills.
Must be a problem solver and team player that is able to work independently, productively, and with minimal supervision.
2 years of Bluebeam (for markups). CAD and / or Revit experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of various Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Project.
Be detail oriented and organized while being able to multitask and shift priorities with ease.
Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies along with integration capabilities of systems is preferred.
Education & Experience :
College level education strongly desired.
5-10 years of experience in [security or audiovisual or IT infrastructure] technology systems design or design / build field.
Network design experience and CAD / Revit experience is a plus.
Background should include systems design / integration, installation, project management and systems research and development.
Desired certifications : AVIXA : CTS or CTS-D, and PMP
Excellent communication skills.
Strong ability to summarize, communicate and track activity status.
