Senior AV Installation Foreman & Lead Technician

Hamilton Barnes ?; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lead technician experience

Foreman/lead role

Crew leadership (2-6)

Multi-trade coordination

Reading drawings/specs

Cable routing/termination

AV installation construction

Job description

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.