Audiovisual Project Designer

Smith + Andersen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee share ownership program (ESOP

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Smith + Andersen, a Canadian engineering firm, is recruiting a Project Designer II - Audiovisual in Toronto to lead AV design and integration on complex building projects. You will define requirements with clients, architects and engineers, and deliver coordinated, buildable AV solutions aligned with scope, budget and schedule.

You will communicate effectively, lead teams, and ensure no detail is missed while thriving in a collaborative design environment on technically demanding projects

Qualifications

• Five or more years in the audiovisual or electrical field.
• P. Eng., CTS, CTS‑D certifications are an asset.
• Knowledgeable about industry standard - AVIXA.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/Revit, MS Project.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead client and user engagement to define audiovisual functional requirements and align with building design, budget, and construction schedule to support project success.
• Project management of the audiovisual system design to develop, integrate, and deliver compliant, coordinated building designs from concept through construction documentation.
• Provide effective communication with architects, owners, and other consultants in support of the audiovisual system design.
• Prepare AV system tender packages. Ensure all drawings, details and specifications are fair, reasonable and constructible.
• Work with architects and interior designers to ensure all audiovisual equipment is properly coordinated from an installation and maintenance perspective.
• Work with audiovisual integrators, general contractors and other trades to ensure that all site related issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Build and grow relationships with all members of the audiovisual department ecosystem (teammates, S+A colleagues, architects, end-users, manufacturers, suppliers and integrators).
• Mentor junior members of the audiovisual department.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

P. Eng.

CTS, CTS‑D certifications

AVIXA knowledge

Tools

CAD/Revit

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a Project Designer II - Audiovisual to lead the design and integration of AV systems within complex building projects. You bring a disciplined approach to managing the design process—working with clients, architects, and engineers to define requirements and deliver coordinated, buildable AV solutions aligned with project scope, budget, and schedule.

You are an effective communicator and natural leader who keeps teams aligned, drives decisions, and ensures no detail is missed. You thrive in a collaborative design environment and are motivated to deliver integrated building systems on some of the most significant and technically demanding projects in the country.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified™
• Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
• Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ™

What You’ll Do

• Lead client and user engagement to define audiovisual functional requirements and align with building design, budget, and construction schedule to support project success.
• Project management of the audiovisual system design to develop, integrate, and deliver compliant, coordinated building designs from concept through construction documentation.
• Provide effective communication with architects, owners, and other consultants in support of the audiovisual system design.
• Prepare AV system tender packages. Ensure all drawings, details and specifications are fair, reasonable and constructible.
• Work with architects and interior designers to ensure all audiovisual equipment is properly coordinated from an installation and maintenance perspective
• Work with audiovisual integrators, general contractors and other trades to ensure that all site related issues are resolved in a timely manner. This may involve the issuance of site instruction, change notices and other related documentation.
• Build and grow relationships with all members of the audiovisual department ecosystem (teammates, S+A colleagues, architects, end-users, manufacturers, suppliers and integrators)
• Mentor junior members of the audiovisual department.

Who You Are

• Five or more years in the audiovisual or electrical field.
• P. Eng., CTS, CTS-D certifications are an asset.
• Knowledgeable about industry standard - AVIXA.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/Revit, MS Project.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Possess sound communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major project.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.