AV Project Design Manager

Job Title

AV Project Design Manager

Job Description Summary

Designer centered around technologies such as Audio Visual, Network Infrastructure and or Security.

Job Description

The role has direct oversight for the design, related purchasing and vendor procurement, and installation of the AV network systems on behalf of the client, with a focus on performance, stability, and efficiency to support business functions and operations of related AV systems for assigned client location.

This role works closely with senior IT leadership, related real estate and construction project team members, management teams as well as contractors and vendors throughout the client space to ensure the infrastructure systems meet or exceed the business requirements for the account. The role will also coordinate the work per the project design AV specification and product procurement to ensure compliance with design standards, support requirements, and the client’s mission.

Typically plays a key role in coordinating complex, large-scale projects, (office spaces, conference rooms, auditoriums) related to the design/project management of AV technology solutions in new building construction or building space tenant improvement (TI) renovation projects.


This is a non-supervisory exempt level position.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure projects and system development, related procurement tasking, and installations enhancements related to the client’s space planning and AV infrastructure.
• Works closely with network architects, other IT teams, and external customers to design infrastructure systems, enhance network infrastructure, and conducts frequent functional audits to prevent downtimes, system failures and ensure future growth of infrastructure systems.
• Responsible for managing the installation of (AV) and related IT/tech systems to comply with project specifications and a tele-communications client standards, and to ensure that a completed system is delivered to the customer.
• The role will manage multiple project schedules and necessary resources, including but not limited to: AV installation technicians, control systems programmers, engineers, and contracted vendors/contractors.
• Coordinates the tasks and flow of the project, including design, purchasing, installation, programing, testing, and communication with vendors and all involved parties
• Gathers requirements, standardizes, and maintains AV designs and programs, oversees deployment, and enhances the Audio-Visual infrastructure for all client assigned spaces, ensuring their quality, stability, recoverability, and security
• Trains and mentors AV system engineers, support technicians, and other staff as needed
• Related focus could include:

• Design
  • Drive adherence to client standards for AV projects development and design
  • Tech programming in coordination with client network and constructions teams
  • Confirmation of IDF and MDF rooms, location and size
  • Design/develop IDF and MDF layout and rack elevations
  • Design/develop electrical and mechanical needs for IDF, MDF, equipment and racks
  • Design/develop all drawings, in Revit or AutoCAD,  to share with architects/engineers for:
    • Audiovisual
    • Low voltage
    • Sound masking
    • Security
    • Project specifications
    • Develop Bill of Materials
    • Develop material budgets at SD/DD/CD phases
• Guidelines
  • Maintain Client standards and ensure Client Guidelines website is up to date
  • Bring forth new products and technology for Client’s consideration
• Project Coordination could include:
  • Site surveys
  • Bid leveling and recommendations
  • RFI review, response, and approval flow
  • Change order review and approval flow
  • Construction oversight administration related to AV projects installation
  • Project close out to ensure all objectives met on time and in budget
  • Could administrator client database of configuration, design, and components for all AV spaces
  • Establishes and manages a schedule of projects and provides to leadership regular reporting on state, progress, budgeting, and completion dates
• Comply with all safety procedures and C&W / client related safety policies.
• Complete all required C&W training modules as scheduled annually.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

Organization / Project Coordination Skills

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Sense of Urgency

Related requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities