Duties and Responsibilities

• Accept and own responsibility for assigned projects from start to finish
• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and operation of assigned projects and the field staff assigned to them
• Attend all regular and ad-hoc meetings as required
• Responsible for forecasting project labor needs, tracking daily progress, managing open items, managing project schedule, and communicating these to the Solution Architect /Project Manager
• Responsible for updating project management system and job tickets with job statuses, documentation updates, and any other information required
• Responsible for determining the appropriate tools and equipment for the job and arranging for the delivery of all materials, tools, and equipment
• Responsible for previous-day or morning-of-installation reconciliation of job parts to job drawings and documents to ensure all major parts and miscellaneous connectors/cables are accounted for prior to traveling to the job site
• Work in conjunction with the Solution Architect/Project Manager to ensure that job crew has been fully briefed on the installation plan prior to arrival at the job site
• Work directly with internal and external customers, general contractors, designers, and architects to ensure successful and on-time project outcomes
• Provide quality control for all installers and technicians working on the project
• Provide teaching, coaching, and mentoring to installers and technicians learning the trade
• Build, install, document, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot Audio Visual systems
• Install, terminate, document, troubleshoot, test, and certify low voltage cabling and connectors
• Ensure that manufacturer, AV industry, Bicsi processes, and best practices are adhered to throughout the installation process
• Load and perform basic modification of control, video, and audio code
• Work with Engineers on startup/commissioning to ensure systems are operating per design specification
• Provide client orientation/training on systems upon finalization of install as required
• Provide in a timely fashion any correspondence and forms required by the office, i.e., job tickets, infrastructure spreadsheets, daily reports, timecards, safety reports, accident reports, etc.
• Ensure that project time billing is accurate and entered in a timely manner for members of the assigned project team
• Ensure that excess job parts are documented and promptly returned to the warehouse and removed from the project parts allocation
• Maintain compliance with all OSHA and customer safety requirements and company policies, processes, and procedures
• Actively participate in personal and professional development, technical training, and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies that the company offers
• Maintain a clean job site, vehicle, and tools
• Participate in CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training
• Participate in training and maintain certification to operate various construction lifts
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience installing AV systems preferred
• Experience with properly and safely suspending and securing equipment such as speakers, lights, microphones, screens, etc. from the ceiling or truss structures
• Avixa CTS required, CTS-I preferred (or must be willing to attain CTS within 6 months of hire and CTS-I within 1 year of hire)
• Bicsi certifications preferred, (must be willing to attain BICSI certifications if requested)
• Experience with the implementation and troubleshooting of HDBaseT and AV over IP systems and infrastructure
• Must have in-depth knowledge of and ability to operate the following test equipment: Multimeters, Impedance Meters, Video and Audio Signal Generators, Low Voltage Cable Testers & Certifiers
• Must have excellent soldering skills
• Must be able to expertly terminate common audio, video, control and network cabling and connectors
• Must be adept with audio and video flow principals, link loss budgets, power distribution, cooling, and ventilation best practices and equipment layout and rack elevation principles
• Must be able to read, analyze, interpret, and maintain wiring diagrams, schematics, as-builts, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, conduit callouts, elevations, and all other project documentation
• Ability to utilize and interpret basic command line network troubleshooting tools such as PING, IPCONFIG, TRACERT, etc.
• Basic understanding of IP addressing fundamentals
• Basic understanding of IP unicast and Multicast
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable, well-organized, and maintain a clean, professional image
• Must possess superior customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations

Work Hours

• Hours are typically Monday through Friday
• Hours are typically 1^st shift
• Typically 45 hours per week

Work Conditions

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity required to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Tolerate continual movement on your feet
• Climb ladders and scaffolding (all types)
• Operate power tools, various lifts, and office equipment

Direct Reports

• AV Installers
• AV Technicians

Buist Electric is a multi-dimensional contractor. We specialize in electrical construction, service, testing, automation, low voltage, audio visual, and outdoor utility installations. We are well known in our industry as a top place to work with a strong company culture, competitive wages and an unparalleled benefit package.