Audio Visual Technical Manager - Projects

proAV Limited; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

proAV Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join its Egham team. You will provide high-level technical estimating, pre-sales support and project coordination for domestic and international projects, influencing design, procurement and IT integration.

The role involves managing RFPs, technical submittals and change control across multiple phases, including commissioning and O&M documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-level technical estimating, pre-sales and project support.
• Ability to read and understand RFP documents and respond with technical submittals.
• Strong coordination across design, production and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand new consultant/contract RFP documents.
• Develop and submit technical submittals and tender documentation.
• Attend internal/external meetings and interviews as required.
• Attend pre-construction workshops and translate workshop output into team deliverables.
• Review drawings, manage changes, ensure accuracy prior to submission.
• Coordinate design queries and Q&A with proAV design dept.
• Manage design changes through life cycle and run RFIs.
• Oversee rack build and test, ensure alignment with project programme.
• Collaborate with AV/UC engineers to progress IT requirements.
• Attend witness testing and site commissioning.
• Develop O&M documentation and ensure accuracy of information.

Skills

Technical leadership

Pre-sales

RFP documents

Project coordination

Tools

AMX

Crestron

Extron

Job description

Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Technical Manager to be a key part of our Egham team, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for providing high-level technical estimating, pre-sales and project support to the Business Managers and Project Delivery Teams covering both domestic and international requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Technical Manager to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity. Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package. Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include but no be limited to the following: RFP Phase

RFP Phase

• Read and understand new consultant/ contract RFP Documents.


• Support the proAV team as required, for development of technical tender docs.


• Attendance at internal/external meetings and interviews if required.

Preconstruction & Construction Phase

• Attendance at all pre-construction workshops.


• Development and delivery of the workshop output back into proAV teams.


• Development and submission of technical submittals, managed through to conclusion.


• Conduct internal meetings as required, to deliver the design requirement to colleagues/depts.


• Manage any design queries from proAV design dept / coordinate external Q&A process, as required.


• Review all proAV drawings upon completion, manage changes as/if required, and ensure full accuracy of drawing pack. prior to submitting externally.

Change Control

• Manage design changes throughout the life cycle of the project.


• Work closely with the Consultant on his change requirements.


• Run RFI/query process.


• Deliver these changes internally to Design Dept.


• Manage and check drawings updates, in line with these changes, prior to issue.


• Check the approved changes are delivered, known and understood across all proAV departments & individuals


• Design (drawings), Procurement (working copy), Production (design), Programmer (code and GUI), AV/UC engineer (technical docs)


• Provide information regarding the changes to the Sales Commercial Manager, for development of VQ s.


• Document all the changes, for ultimate incorporation into O&Ms.

Rack Build & Test Phase

• Work with Production to ensure the rack build and test process is completed in line with the project programme.


• Check the Programmer is developing the code in accordance with the latest design, and the project timeline.


• Check all changes have been captured and incorporated into the build.


• Oversee all pre-staging tests, to ensure the racks are complete and ready for consultant witness testing.


• Attendance at witness testing.

IT/UC

• Work with the appointed proAV AV/UC engineer to progress all requirements.


• Track document production (HLDs and IT interface schedule).


• Oversee associated proAV and client team activities, to help ensure timely completion of respective responsibilities.

Commissioning

• Attendance on site for testing, commissioning and handover.

O&M

• Working with Design department on the development of O&M documentation.


• Checking all changes have been incorporated.


• Check accuracy of all information.


• Working knowledge of current AV systems, associated IT elements and their installation (including AMX, Crestron, Extron, audio DSP, Video conferencing, etc.


• Technical knowledge of AV equipment, design concepts and solutions including IT and networks.


• Understanding of client needs, room environments and use.

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally., proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV. We are recognised as one of the AV industry s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open. From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365.