AV Design Integrator

Alterman Management Group, Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alterman Management Group, Inc seeks an AV Design Integrator to craft system designs and support project teams from preconstruction through commissioning. You will gather requirements, analyze hardware/software options, prepare BOMs, and produce detailed drawings, while guiding the technical scope for internal teams.

You will assist in pricing, design reviews, and post-award handoffs, with travel and after-hours commitments as needed to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• CTS certification is required; CTS-I/CTS-D preferred.
• Minimum of three years in an AV technical role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design development and preconstruction support for AV systems.
• Create detailed AV drawings, BOM inputs, and system layouts.
• Provide project coordination, acceptance of drawings, and handoffs to project teams.
• Assist with proposals, pricing, and site design adjustments as needed.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and field deployment throughout projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

CTS certification

CTS-I/CTS-D preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Networking knowledge

QSC

Crestron

Extron

AMX

DSP and conferencing devices

Job description

The AV Design Integrator designs AV system solutions that fulfill the use requirements for Alterman clients/customers. The AV Design Integrator provides support to the project team throughout various phases of the projects.

Essential Functions:

1. Preconstruction & Design Development (50%):

• Meets with clients to gather project requirements and conduct site assessments.
• Researches and analyzes the capabilities of available hardware and software options and provides recommendations to the Project Manager if current systems are inoperable.
• Provides input on hardware and software options for design-assist projects.
• Assists in the development of the Bill of Materials (BOM) based on the agreed scope of work.
• Creates detailed AV drawings, including system flow diagrams, device layouts, installation details, rack elevations, rigging details, and related documentation.
• Develops a technical scope of work for internal field operations teams.
• Assists with technical design, bid/service contract pricing, and material and labor estimates for proposals as needed.

2.Project Support and Coordination (30%):

• Once a project is won, approves the AV drawings and rough signal flow diagram and releases them to Project Management for submittal and construction drawings.
• Reviews the specifications and BOM with the Project Manager for post-award processing.
• Provides final design details and conducts a project handoff to the assigned Project Manager.
• Supports and coordinates documentation for changes to the BOM based on site conditions and discussions with the Project Manager.
• Creates AV system drawings and as-built drawings for end users.
• Provides troubleshooting and technical assistance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluates room acoustics, reverberation, speech intelligibility, and other environmental factors.
• Provides support during commissioning, including addressing technical questions from field personnel, configuring devices, and assisting with networking.

3.Identifies and presents potential improvements to policies and procedures to the leadership team. (5%)

4.Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager – Special Systems. (10%)

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of experience in an AV technical role required.
• CTS certification required. CTS-I and/or CTS-D certifications preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of network infrastructure.
• Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of QSC, Crestron, Extron, AMX (and Other Control and Switching System) applications.
• Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of DSP, conferencing devices, and audio-conferencing best practices.
• Able to read construction drawings and system wiring diagrams.
• Able to work independently and meet necessary deadlines.
• Office environment with some travel required.
• Occasional after-hours and/or travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity associated with computer data entry required.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Must be able to frequently sit.
• Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, climb, balance, crouch or crawl, stoop, and kneel.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to safely maneuver in a construction environment.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception are required.

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