AV Manager

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial AV integration company is seeking an experienced AV Manager to lead a growing team. Responsibilities include managing engineering operations, mentoring team members, overseeing system designs, and ensuring project deliverables meet client expectations. The ideal candidate will have proven managerial experience, a solid financial background, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

Generous PTO and company holidays

401k with employer match

Opportunities for professional growth and industry certifications

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience leading small AV teams (2–20 people).
• Minimum CTS certification required, CTS-D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of AV engineers and designers.
• Overseeing project designs ensuring technical accuracy.
• Managing team workload and performance evaluations.

Skills

Managerial Experience

AV Systems Design

Communication

Leadership

Research and Evaluation

Education

CTS Certification

CTS-D Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Quoting Software

Job description

A leading commercial AV integration company in Mount Laurel, NJ is seeking an experienced AV Manager to lead and oversee a growing team of AV professionals. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day engineering operations, mentoring team members, overseeing system designs, and ensuring project deliverables meet client expectations and financial goals.

This position is ideal for a results-driven AV professional with proven managerial experience, a solid financial and technical background, and the ability to lead a team of 10+engineers and designers. You should hold a minimum CTS certification (CTS-D preferred), have experience with AutoCAD, and be comfortable working both in-office and traveling periodically to support projects and teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven managerial experience leading small AV teams (2–20 people)

• Minimum CTS certification (CTS-D strongly preferred)

• Documented AV industry experience with a solid technical foundation

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

• Strong understanding of AV systems design, including signal flow, control systems, and infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD for design review and oversight

• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and reviewing project margins

• Experience with quoting software such as Jetbuilt or D-Tools – preferred

• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills

• Ability to research and evaluate AV products and technologies for use in designs and standards

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring a team of AV engineers and designers

• Overseeing project designs and ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with standards

• Managing team workload, priorities, and performance evaluations

• Collaborating with executive and project teams to meet financial and delivery goals

• Reviewing and approving system designs, AutoCAD drawings, and documentation

• Assisting in product research and standardization across projects

• Ensuring efficient use of resources and maintaining high levels of team productivity

• Supporting recruitment and onboarding of new AV team members

• Working primarily from the office (~75%) with travel approximately one week per month to support field operations or project coordination

The Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with leadership experience

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

• Generous PTO and company holidays

• 401k with employer match

• Opportunities for professional growth and industry certifications

• Leadership role in a growing, innovative AV firm

Additional Notes

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.