Senior AV Installation Foreman — Lead on Large Projects

Hamilton Barnes; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Healthcare

401k match

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Lead AV Installation Technician/Foreman to install commercial audiovisual systems and direct a crew on large projects. You will plan daily activities with the Project Manager, coordinate with general contractors, and ensure quality and safety with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate has five or more years in commercial AV installation, including two years as a foreman, and can interpret drawings and specs, install displays, projectors, and AV control devices,

Qualifications

• Five+ years of commercial AV installation experience, including at least two years as a foreman or lead technician directing field crews.
• Proven ability to lead crews of two to six on large commercial projects with multiple trades.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specs, and schedules for field assignments.
• Hands-on knowledge of AV installation practices: cable routing, terminations, labeling, rack layout, mounting, sequencing.
• Experience installing displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, AV control devices, conferencing systems, and video switching equipment.
• Ability to trace signal paths, troubleshoot cabling and device connections, and differentiate installation vs programming issues.
• Working knowledge of IP networking related to AV and coordination with IT.
• Ability to support testing/commissioning with engineering staff and maintain as-built records.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Teams, and field reporting tools; familiarity with Webex/Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a crew of two to six technicians; assign tasks, verify work, and ensure safety and quality.
• Review plans and specs, identify conflicts, and coordinate with Project Manager for direction.
• Plan daily activities around milestones, labor, materials, and site access.
• Coordinate with general contractors and trade partners on pathways, wiring, and network readiness.
• Attend field coordination meetings and communicate dependencies and constraints.
• Oversee cable installation, labeling, rack assembly, equipment mounting, and device installation.
• Inspect workmanship and manage punch lists and field redlines; report progress and costs.
• Track hours and progress; communicate issues to Project Manager.

Skills

Five+ years AV installation

Foreman / lead technician

Crew leadership 2–6

Interpret drawings & specs

Cable routing & termination

Display / projector installation

IP networking for AV

Scheduling & coordination

MS Office / field reporting tools

Clear communication

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Lead AV Installation Technician/Foreman to install commercial audiovisual systems and direct a crew on large projects. You will plan daily activities with the Project Manager, coordinate with general contractors, and ensure quality and safety with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate has five or more years in commercial AV installation, including two years as a foreman, and can interpret drawings and specs, install displays, projectors, and AV control devices,