Senior AV Design & Project Manager — On-Site with Travel

Xtek Partners Inc.; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xtek Partners in Dublin/Columbus, Ohio is seeking an experienced AV Design & Project Manager to own projects end-to-end—from design and specs to installation oversight and client handoff. This hybrid role alternates between CAD/design work and coordinating job-site activities with subcontractors.

You'll collaborate with security and low-voltage teams, shaping how AV integrates into broader systems offerings as the practice grows. Travel to sites across Central Ohio is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in commercial AV with both design and project management experience.
• Working knowledge of AV distribution, DSP/control, and conferencing platforms.
• CTS certification preferred; ability to read architectural/electrical drawings.
• Strong client-facing communication and proven budget/schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Design commercial AV systems for conference spaces, training rooms, and digital signage.
• Produce schematics and BOMs; coordinate with electrical, IT, and field teams.
• Own project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination from kickoff to closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact during execution and manage change orders.
• Oversee field technicians, perform system testing, and coordinate client handoff.

Skills

AV design & project management

CTS certification

AV distribution & DSP

Client-facing communications

Travel to job sites

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

D-Tools

Job description

Xtek Partners in Dublin/Columbus, Ohio is seeking an experienced AV Design & Project Manager to own projects end-to-end—from design and specs to installation oversight and client handoff. This hybrid role alternates between CAD/design work and coordinating job-site activities with subcontractors.

You'll collaborate with security and low-voltage teams, shaping how AV integrates into broader systems offerings as the practice grows. Travel to sites across Central Ohio is expected.