Audiovisual Site Lead

The Audiovisual Site Lead will lead installation tasks for contracted projects, including but not limited to cable pulls, cable terminations, system equipment and components, rack fabrication, and wiring layout for equipment and metal fabrication. At this technician level, the individual will execute tasks at clients' job sites without supervision. This position is responsible for coordinating with clients, contractors, and subcontractors. In many situations, this role will serve as the key and sole senior field supervisor, responsible for delegating work, monitoring others' performance, and communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of the Project Manager. The technician will be expected to lead and direct installation crews on complex projects, coordinating and reporting progress to the Project Manager to ensure that projects meet time, scope, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize your assigned workload, creating and adhering to project timelines and proactively adjusting schedules to meet client and organizational objectives.
• Prioritize your time correctly and be able to manage multiple tasks at any given time.
• Perform installation tasks as noted in the job summary based on project scope and directives
• Demonstrate job site leadership, able to mentor junior Technicians on site and verify all quality of work
• Interpret electronic schematics, architectural blueprints, system flow diagrams, elevations, and detailed plan drawings and schedules.
• Able to install audio, video, electronic communications, presentation systems equipment, cabling, and terminations
• Use hand and power tools to solder and crimp connectors along with various other AV system-related tasks
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and Project Managers to lead and complete the planning, integration, testing, and customer acceptance of the assigned project within the time and budget parameters of the project.
• Keep written records of the following:
  • Work accomplished with technicians/trades (sub-contractors, GC, EC)
  • Project issues
  • Discuss problems that may arise
  • Site Readiness Document
  • Site Inventory (kept up to date, at minimum, monthly)
  • Redlines/RFIs
  • Proactively alert the Project Manager or senior leadership when additional labor, specialized skills, or technical guidance is needed to maintain project timelines.
• Test point-to-point cabling, functionality of systems, code for control and DSP systems – field load as necessary
• Support an Engineer or Programmer with minor programming changes
• Track, manage, and secure all associated equipment and tools on jobsite
• Work with office staff to initiate return material authorizations as needed
• Support the Project Manager with site supervision of the install team, communication of daily job site status, and completion of required job documentation as needed
• Act as customer liaison on site per project scope and directives – direct on-site change requests to the Project Manager for confirmation and final direction
• Proactively coordinate with general contractors, electrical contractors, and other trades to minimize project disruptions, ensure site readiness, and maintain smooth workflow.
• Perform client training as needed
• Travel to various job sites as required
• Frequency of Travel up to 50%

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• The ability to obtain formal approved clearances (Government or system-specific) may be required.
• Effectively communicate with employees, customers, and colleagues
• Ability to use hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work and think independently and ensure deadlines are met.
• Proficiency with standard office applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of complex wiring configurations and/or signal flow for audio, video, control, network
• Ability to lead site teams on medium to large, more complex projects
• Minor control system programming changes and troubleshooting capabilities
• Knowledge and use of specific test equipment for required applications
• Knowledge and application of industry installation safety codes and standards
• Valid Driver's License and a Motor Vehicle Record
• Ensure that safety measures are strictly followed
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of audiovisual, electronics, or related industry installation experience required
• May be required to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lbs).
• Some tasks may involve working at heights or in confined spaces.

Desired Qualifications:

• Formal education in Audio Visual, Electronics, or related fields preferred
• Crestron, AMX & Extron installation experience.
• Audio DSP platform certifications or related work experience are preferred (Examples: QSC. Biamp, ClearOne).
• Control system platform certification or related work experience is preferred (Examples: AMX, Crestron, Extron).
• Preferred Certifications
  • AVIXA CTS General Certification
  • AVIXA CTS-I
• Experience in a construction environment is preferred
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Confirmed Project Site Lead Role experience