Audiovisual Design Consultant

NV5, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking an experienced Audiovisual Design Consultant to lead design efforts for technology-enriched spaces from our Pittsburgh office. You will participate actively in multiple projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and top-quality work while coordinating with CAD/BIM staff and project teams.

Occasional client-site travel is expected, with three to four days in the office and flexible hours. The ideal candidate has extensive audiovisual design experience, strong communication

Qualifications

• Ten years minimum in the design and implementation of audiovisual systems, with independent consulting firm experience a strong plus.
• Extensive knowledge in projection, displays, sound reinforcement, streaming, conferencing, and DSP/control systems.
• IT services, network infrastructure, and digital media delivery knowledge.
• CTS-D/CTS-I/EST-L2 or CCNA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a key member of the project design team with expertise in audiovisual systems.
• Engage in programmatic discussions with clients to determine goals and requirements.
• Develop audiovisual system recommendations and cost estimates.
• Produce high-quality construction drawings and specifications with CAD/BIM tools.
• Review shop drawings and coordinate with architects, contractors, and engineers.
• Perform site visits to ensure adherence to standards and practices.
• Provide final punchlist visits and follow-up reports.
• Support business development activities when required.

Skills

Audiovisual design expertise

Strong communication skills

CAD/BIM experience (AutoCad/Revit)

IT and digital media knowledge

Business development support

Tools

AutoCad or Revit

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions. As part of the technology group (formerly The Sextant Group), services include planning and design in a wide range of specialty areas including: audiovisual, IT/telecommunications, building security, technical lighting, healthcare technologies, and architectural acoustics/noise vibration.

We play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide and are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Audiovisual Design Consultant’s role is to provide consulting and design services to our clients for technology enriched spaces. The position will require that the candidate actively participates in the design process for several projects at the same time while ensuring efficiency, accuracy and top-quality work is being delivered to our clients.

The ideal candidate will work from the Pittsburgh office in The Cardello Building three or four days a week, with flexible hours. Occasional travel to client sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a key member of the project design team, bringing a significant level of expertise in audiovisual systems and related design elements, with a forward-thinking perspective
• Engage in programmatic discussions with our clients to determine project goals and requirements
• Develop audiovisual systems recommendations and cost estimates
• Work collaboratively with the CAD/BIM Staff to develop high-quality audiovisual infrastructure construction drawings, details, and systems drawings
• Work collaboratively with Principals and AV Project Consultants to develop specifications documents
• Review Shop Drawings and other submittals, coordinating with architects, contractors, engineers, and other consultants
• Perform site visits to review adherence to standards, procedures and best practices of infrastructure and systems by installing contractors
• Provide final system punch list visits with follow-up reports
• Ensure that all work is completed on-time, in-budget, and consistently within NV5’s high standards of quality

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in the design and implementation of audiovisual systems; experience with an independent consulting firm a strong plus
• Extensive knowledge in the design of audiovisual systems, including projection and displays; sound and speech reinforcement; streaming; conferencing and collaboration systems; digital signal processing, and digital signal distribution and routing; control systems
• Intimate knowledge of audiovisual architectural requirements including sightline studies; structural support requirements; cabling pathways; architectural integration of audiovisual equipment
• General knowledge of Information Technology (IT) services and digital media delivery technologies, network hardware, infrastructure and system architecture
• Excellent attention to detail and outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Values that include integrity, accountability and a willingness to have fun
• Works equally well as an individual contributor or team member
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and occasionally high-pressure environment
• Ability to assist with business development activities is preferred but required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam and AutoCad or Revit (Revit preferred)
• PLUSES: CTS-D, CTS-I, EST-L2, CCNA or additional industry related certifications

All candidates must be driven to satisfy the needs of end users and have the ability to deliver high caliber end results in a timely manner while operating without direct supervision. Some overnight travel may be required. Navigating building construction sites on foot is required for most project assignments.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.