Commercial Audio Video Integration Manager / Technical Lead

Production Access Group; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone provided

Mileage reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Production Access Group in Lake Forest, CA seeks an Integration Manager / Technical Lead for commercial AV and low‑voltage projects. This hands-on role requires field presence, coordination with subcontractors, and ensuring installation quality and system readiness.

You will work with ownership and PMs to maintain standards and drive successful outcomes. Ideal candidate has hands-on installation, troubleshooting experience, and knowledge of QSYS, Biamp, Extron, networking, and structured

Qualifications

• Commercial AV or low-voltage integration experience.
• Hands-on installation and troubleshooting background.
• Working knowledge of QSYS, Biamp, Extron (minor DSP edits).
• Commercial networking knowledge (Netgear or equivalent).
• Structured cabling systems.

Responsibilities

• Enforce installation and quality standards across all field work.
• Serve as technical escalation point for technicians and subcontractors.
• Provide design and engineering support as needed for install execution.
• Verify job readiness (materials, drawings, scope, site conditions).
• Oversee warehouse staging, material accuracy, and returns.
• Track daily field completions and open punch list items.
• Own closeout documentation, as-builts, labeling, and system acceptance.
• Support commissioning and final system verification.
• Identify field issues impacting margin and escalated appropriately.

Skills

Hands-on installation

Troubleshooting

Field execution

Documentation

Communication with PMs

Leadership

Tools

QSYS

Biamp

Extron

Netgear networking

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Visio

Job description

Future Opening: Commercial Audio Video Integration Manager / Technical Lead

Full Time • Lake Forest

Commercial AV & Low-Voltage Integration

Location: In-Person- Lake Forest, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly + Bonus

Position Summary

We are seeking an Integration Manager / Technical Lead to own field execution quality, technical standards, and job readiness across our commercial AV and low-voltage projects.

This is an hands-on role and requires frequent site visits and coordination with sub-contractors. You will work closely with ownership and Project Managers to ensure work in the field is completed correctly, efficiently, and consistently.

This role does not own project scheduling or sales.

Primary Responsibilities

• Enforce installation and quality standards across all field work
• Serve as technical escalation point for technicians and subcontractors
• Provide design and engineering support as needed for install execution
• Verify job readiness (materials, drawings, scope, site conditions)
• Oversee warehouse staging, material accuracy, and returns
• Track daily field completions and open punch list items
• Own closeout documentation, as-builts, labeling, and system acceptance
• Support commissioning and final system verification
• Identify field issues impacting margin and escalated appropriately

Not Responsible For

• Estimating or sales
• Hiring or firing subcontractors
• Approving change orders or receivables

Required Qualifications

• Commercial AV or low-voltage integration experience
• Hands-on installation and troubleshooting background
• Working knowledge of:
  • QSYS, Biamp, Extron (minor DSP edits)
  • Commercial networking (Netgear or equivalent)
  • Structured cabling systems
• Ability to work in the field when required

Documentation & Tools

• Bluebeam experience required
• AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or Visio experience preferred

Programming

• Basic DSP programming and minor edits only
• Full programming handled by in-house programmers

Performance Measures

• On-time project completion
• Reduction in punch list items and rework
• Install efficiency vs estimate
• Margin protection from field execution issues
• Consistent and timely project closeouts

Ideal Candidate

• Builder and self-starter
• Process-oriented and detail-focused
• Comfortable enforcing standards and documentation
• Strong communicator with PMs and leadership
• Calm under pressure
• Hourly pay plus performance-based bonus
• Company phone provided, Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility
• Combination of field, warehouse, and office work
• Regular interaction with technicians, subcontractors, PMs, and ownership

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.

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