Lead AV Control Room Technician - Onsite & Travel-Ready

FORTÉ, Inc.; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTÉ, Inc. seeks an on-site AV/control room installer and integrator to install, configure, and support audio/video and control systems in dedicated control room environments.

You will complete cabling, labeling, and rack integration while collaborating with design engineers and project managers to plan, test, and obtain customer acceptance for projects within schedule and budget. Travel approximately 80% to customer sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, integrating, servicing, or commissioning AV/control room systems.
• Experience in control room environments such as operations centers or security rooms.
• Ability to read construction drawings, schematics, and cable schedules.
• Strong understanding of AV signal flow, cabling standards and racks.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and coordinate with teams.
• Professional communication and customer relationship skills.
• CTS or CTS-I certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support AV, video, and control room systems.
• Complete cabling, labeling, terminations, rack integration, and connections.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and Project Managers to plan and test projects.
• Conduct on-site surveys of control rooms and related spaces; resolve issues.
• Interpret system drawings and ensure installation matches design.
• Verify end-to-end signal paths and troubleshoot performance.
• Support testing/validation of operator consoles, video walls, and KVM systems.
• Document changes, test results, and configuration details accurately.
• Communicate professionally with customers and teams as on-site lead.
• Follow safety, quality-control, and change-management requirements.

Skills

AV installation

System testing

Field troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Cable labeling

Tools

KVM systems

Rack integration

Job description

FORTÉ, Inc. seeks an on-site AV/control room installer and integrator to install, configure, and support audio/video and control systems in dedicated control room environments.

You will complete cabling, labeling, and rack integration while collaborating with design engineers and project managers to plan, test, and obtain customer acceptance for projects within schedule and budget. Travel approximately 80% to customer sites is required.