AV Design Integrator

Overview:

The AV Design Integrator designs AV system solutions that fulfill the use requirements for Alterman clients/customers. The AV Design Integrator provides support to the project team throughout various phases of the projects.

Essential Functions:

1. Preconstruction & Design Development (50%):

• Meets with clients to gather project requirements and conduct site assessments.
• Researches and analyzes the capabilities of available hardware and software options and provides recommendations to the Project Manager if current systems are inoperable.
• Provides input on hardware and software options for design-assist projects.
• Assists in the development of the Bill of Materials (BOM) based on the agreed scope of work.
• Creates detailed AV drawings including system flow diagrams device layouts installation details rack elevations rigging details and related documentation.
• Develops a technical scope of work for internal field operations teams.
• Assists with technical design bid/service contract pricing and material and labor estimates for proposals as needed.

Support and Coordination (30%):

• Once a project is won approves the AV drawings and rough signal flow diagram and releases them to Project Management for submittal and construction drawings.
• Reviews the specifications and BOM with the Project Manager for post-award processing.
• Provides final design details and conducts a project handoff to the assigned Project Manager.
• Supports and coordinates documentation for changes to the BOM based on site conditions and discussions with the Project Manager.
• Creates AV system drawings and as-built drawings for end users.
• Provides troubleshooting and technical assistance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluates room acoustics reverberation speech intelligibility and other environmental factors.
• Provides support during commissioning including addressing technical questions from field personnel configuring devices and assisting with networking.

and presents potential improvements to policies and procedures to the leadership team. (5%)

other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager Special Systems. (10%)

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of experience in an AV technical role required.
• CTS certification required. CTS-I and/or CTS-D certifications preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of network infrastructure.
• Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of QSC Crestron Extron AMX (and Other Control and Switching System) applications.
• Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of DSP conferencing devices and audio-conferencing best practices.
• Able to read construction drawings and system wiring diagrams.
• Able to diagnose complex system problems.
• Able to work independently and meet necessary deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with some travel required.
• Occasional after-hours and/or travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity associated with computer data entry required.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Must be able to frequently sit.
• Must be able to occasionally stand walk climb balance crouch or crawl stoop and kneel.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to safely maneuver in a construction environment.
• Close vision distance vision color vision and depth perception are required.