Lead AV Installation Technician and Foreman

Hamilton Barnes ?; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a hands-on Lead AV Installation Technician and Foreman for the Kansas City / Olathe area. You will direct a crew of two to six technicians on commercial AV installations, working closely with PMs, general contractors, and other trades to keep projects on schedule while ensuring quality and safety.

The role requires strong field leadership, advanced knowledge of AV hardware, and the ability to interpret plans and specs across multiple trades.

Formación

• Five+ years in commercial AV installation or related low-voltage field.
• Minimum two years as foreman or lead directing field crews.
• Experience guiding crews of 2–6 on large commercial projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specs, and cable schedules.
• Hands-on knowledge of cabling, rack layout, and equipment mounting.
• Experience installing displays, projectors, speakers, and AV control devices.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a crew of two to six technicians and mentor junior staff.
• Review project scope, plans, and installation details to plan work.
• Coordinate with PM, contractors, and trades to maintain schedule.
• Plan daily work around milestones, resources, and site access.
• Oversee cable routing, labeling, and equipment mounting.
• Inspect workmanship and verify consistency with specs.
• Manage punch lists and report progress, delays, and costs.
• Ensure safe work practices and orderly job sites.
• Record crew hours, quantities installed, and site conditions.
• Communicate installation dependencies and conflicts to team.
• Coordinate deliveries, storage, and asset protection.

Conocimientos

Lead technician experience

Foreman/lead role

Crew leadership (2-6)

Multi-trade coordination

Reading drawings/specs

Cable routing/termination

AV installation construction

Descripción del empleo

A leading technology integration company is seeking a Lead AV Installation Technician and Foreman for the Kansas City / Olathe area. This is a hands-on field leadership role focused on commercial AV installation while directing a crew of two to six technicians. The position works closely with Project Management, general contractors, and other trade partners to keep projects on schedule and maintain installation quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a crew of two to six technicians.
• Assign tasks, explain installation requirements, verify completed work, and mentor less experienced technicians.
• Review contract scope, construction plans, specifications, cable schedules, rack elevations, and installation details.
• Plan daily work around project milestones, labor availability, materials, site access, and other trades.
• Coordinate pathways, rough-in, backing, device locations, ceiling access, power, and network readiness with other trade partners.
• Attend field coordination meetings and communicate installation dependencies, conflicts, and site conditions.
• Perform and oversee cable installation, termination, labeling, rack assembly, equipment mounting, and device installation.
• Inspect workmanship and verify equipment locations, connections, labeling, and physical completeness.
• Resolve installation deficiencies and manage assigned punch list work.
• Track crew hours, installed quantities, progress, and project obstacles.
• Submit accurate daily reports and communicate productivity concerns, delays, rework, and potential added costs.
• Identify work outside approved scope and coordinate with the Project Manager before proceeding.
• Lead safe work practices and maintain orderly work areas.
• Protect and account for project equipment, materials, and tools.
• Coordinate deliveries and storage and report shortages or damage.
• Work directly with customers and internal teams on network deployments and technical solutions

Required Skills

• Five or more years of commercial AV installation or closely related low-voltage experience.
• At least two years of experience as a foreman or lead technician directing field crews.
• Experience leading crews of two to six people on large commercial construction projects.
• Experience working across multiple trades, phased installations, and coordinated project schedulAbility to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, system diagrams, cable schedules, and project schedules.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of cable routing, support, terminations, labeling, rack layout, equipment mounting, and installation sequencing.
• Experience installing displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, AV control devices, conferencing systems, and digital video switching and distribution equipment.