Lead Foreman – Baltimore, MD

Design & Integration, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading audiovisual integration company located in Baltimore is seeking an Audiovisual Foreman to oversee high-quality AV system installations across multiple projects. This role involves leading field teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating logistics with contractors. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership abilities, technical knowledge of AV systems, and a high school diploma. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervisory skills leading installation teams.
• Strong mechanical principles knowledge as applied to AV system installation.
• Experience operating heavy equipment safely on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation teams ensuring adherence to project specifications.
• Coordinate logistics with General Contractors and manage material delivery.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of AV infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, CTS)

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

The Audiovisual Foreman is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful, high-quality execution of AV system installation and commissioning across multiple, simultaneous projects. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who ensures field teams meet DI’s standards for craftsmanship, efficiency, and safety.

Location: Baltimore and surrounding area (Onsite Field Position)

Responsibilities

• Project Supervision & Quality Assurance: Lead, mentor, and manage installation teams (Field Technicians) onsite, ensuring all work adheres to project specifications, engineering drawings, and stringent industry standards (e.g., AVIXA, OSHA).
• Site Coordination & Logistics: Act as the primary technical interface with General Contractors and other trades. Coordinate schedules, manage material delivery, and oversee the safe handling and deployment of Audio Visual equipment essential for a large-scale integration.
• System Installation & Commissioning: Execute and oversee the physical installation of all AV infrastructure, including cabling, rack building, equipment mounting, and trim-out, ensuring readiness for engineering test and tune and final system commissioning.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate daily logs, report project progress, track labor hours, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and site-specific requirements.
• Mechanical Expertise: Apply mechanical, structural, and carpentry knowledge to ensure secure and aesthetically precise equipment mounting and system integration within client environments.
• Maintenance & Handover: Conduct initial system testing, troubleshoot complex field issues, and perform essential post-installation punch list tasks to facilitate a seamless project handover.

Qualifications

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated proficiency in supervisory skills, with the ability to effectively lead, motivate, and manage a field installation team.
• Technical & Mechanical Aptitude: Strong working knowledge of mechanical principles and carpentry techniques as applied to professional Audio-Visual or Low Voltage systems installation.
• Equipment Operations: Experience operating and managing heavy equipment (e.g., lifts, scaffolding) safely and efficiently on construction sites.
• Security Clearance Eligibility: Must possess or be able to successfully obtain a security clearance, as required by our high-security project portfolio (e.g., Government, Defense).
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, external clients, and site management.
• Safety & Compliance: Strict adherence to project timelines and all relevant industry safety standards and regulations.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, CTS) or prior experience in the technology integration, low-voltage, or commercial construction industries is preferred.
• Additional technical training in electronics, networking, or audiovisual systems a plus.

Design & Integration offers a comprehensive benefit package including a competitive salary, health, dental, and a generous retirement plan. Qualified candidates interested in joining a challenging, growth-oriented organization are encouraged to apply.

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