Audio-Visual Manager Position:
Are you ready to take the lead and be an integral part of an Audio-Visual (A/V) engineering and consulting team responsible for designing cutting-edge systems? Are you passionate about working in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Do you aspire to advance your career and influence the future direction of the A/V industry? If you answered 'Yes' to these questions, you might be the ideal candidate for this position.
About Us:
Our firm is a renowned national provider of Consulting, Design and Engineering, specializing in customized solutions. Our projects present unique challenges and have a global impact, with millions of people utilizing the systems we create. We serve as a diverse clientele, including international airports, stadiums, universities, Fortune 500 companies, and the U.S. Military. Our headquarters is in St. Louis, MO, with regional offices strategically located across major cities.
We are currently seeking an A/V professional to join our team and lead our A/V Consulting and Engineering Practice. This role transcends the conventional A/V position, offering daily challenges in crafting distinctive solutions for our clients. Our A/V projects typically range from $5m to over $50m, demanding a unique managerial skill set. Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in A/V design technologies and methodologies
- A track record of successfully managing multimillion-dollar A/V projects
- Proven experience collaborating with multidisciplinary design and construction teams
- Forward-thinking approach, designing solutions for the future
- Strong client management skills with an extroverted personality
- Proficiency in Bluebeam REVU
- Prior management experience, emphasizing company culture and collaboration
- A background in A/V Project Management
Responsibilities:
- Lead the growth of our A/V discipline, aligning it with the company's overall strategy and standards
- Mentor existing A/V staff and foster a shared knowledge base across the organization
- Manage A/V resources and project commitments effectively
- Contribute technical expertise in A/V system design and deployment
- Assist clients, working through our design teams, in developing comprehensive A/V systems within the context of construction design planning, consulting, and overall project lifecycles
- Participate in various planning and design tasks, including developing alternative solution architectures, cost-benefit analysis, infrastructure requirements, equipment specifications, and cost estimates
- Collaborate internally with team members possessing expertise in various IT and technical disciplines to ensure modern, validated designs for clients
- Provide A/V-focused expertise to colleagues working in other disciplines (e.g., Security Systems, Mechanical, Infrastructure) within the company
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- CTS-D certification is required, while RCDD and PE certifications are a plus
- Manufacturer certifications in A/V technologies such as QSC, Crestron, Planar, NanoLumens, Jupiter, Christie, Digital Projections, and/or AtlasIED are advantageous
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation starting at $145,000+ (dependent on location, qualifications, and experience)
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position that involves occasional travel to remote client sites (approximately 10-25% of the year). Travel expenses are reimbursed after being paid for upfront by the employee. Join us and be part of a team that shapes the future of the A/V industry!
