Senior Home Tech Project Leader – AV & Smart Home

Almera Tech Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Almera Tech Services is seeking an experienced Senior Home Technology Installer & Project Manager to lead residential AV, smart home, networking, and CCTV projects from pre-wire through final commissioning.

This hands‑on leadership role requires you to manage projects while actively participating in installation and system configuration, mentor junior technicians, and maintain high standards of workmanship and client relations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in residential AV, low‑voltage, or smart home installation.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of home networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs, WiFi optimization).
• Strong knowledge of distributed audio/video systems.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV systems and remote access configuration.
• Strong knowledge of structured wiring best practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Clean, organized rack‑building and cable management skills.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential AV, smart home, networking, and surveillance projects from kickoff to completion.
• Review proposals, plans, and scope of work to ensure accurate execution.
• Coordinate with homeowners, builders, electricians, and other trades.
• Manage job timelines, labor allocation, and material procurement.
• Conduct site walks and progress meetings.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to company standards.
• Perform and oversee pre-wiring, trim‑out, and final installation.
• Install and configure distributed audio/video systems, home theaters, TV mounting, and structured wiring.
• Configure networking equipment (routers, switches, access points).
• Install CCTV systems and remote access setups.
• System programming and client handoff.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians.
• Maintain high installation standards and jobsite cleanliness.
• Communicate clearly with clients; conduct system walkthroughs and training.

Skills

Residential AV

Project leadership

Team supervision

Networking fundamentals

CCTV systems

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Tools

Control4

Savant

Crestron

Ubiquiti

Araknis

Cisco

Job description

Almera Tech Services is seeking an experienced Senior Home Technology Installer & Project Manager to lead residential AV, smart home, networking, and CCTV projects from pre-wire through final commissioning.

This hands‑on leadership role requires you to manage projects while actively participating in installation and system configuration, mentor junior technicians, and maintain high standards of workmanship and client relations.