AV Project Engineer

Bluum•Houston, TX

18d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities • Sales and Client Engagement, System Design o Conduct client needs analyses and assist the sales team with product selection and system recommendations. o Provide technical consultation and support to clients throughout the sales cycle. o Prepare and present completed proposals o Build and maintain strong client relationships. o Design and specify AV equipment and systems. o Develop detailed project scopes of work and equipment lists. o Prepare detailed Bills of Materials (BOM). o Perform site surveys and assess technical requirements. o Ensure designs meet client needs and are feasible and scalable. • Project Management o Manage project progress, timelines, and budgets using project management software. o Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, sales, delivery) and external partners (vendors, contractors, customers). o Identify and mitigate potential project risks. o Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction. Facilitate project changes as needed. o Update project tracking and other internal measurable documents o Complete all forecasting, billing, and project closeout task as required for the project. • Other o Stay updated on AV technologies and industry trends. o Maintain detailed project documentation. o Provide basic systems training to customers as needed o Other duties as assigned or required to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional time management and prioritization skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form. Ability to write clear and timely emails.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, while additionally demonstrating expertise in handling difficult or escalating situations in a calm and professional manner.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read and mark-up blueprints of installation projects. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficiency in AV system design and integration is necessary, along with familiarity with AV design software like AutoCAD and D-tools. Knowledge of relevant control systems such as Crestron, Extron, AMX, and Biamp is also important.
Secondary diploma required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
3-5 years of direct AV project management, installation and/or engineering experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five years may be substituted for the degree.
Knowledge of audio/video systems to include video (projection, production, switching and distribution methods), distributed audio, pro-audio, audio and videoconferencing systems, integrated control systems, and installation methods required.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or similar project scheduling software required.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification a plus. Candidates will be expected to pursue PMP certification as a condition of any employment offer for this position.
CTS certification preferred, CTS-I or CTS-D helpful. Candidates will be expected to pursue CTS certification within 6 months of hire as a condition of any employment offer for this position.

Responsibilities

Conduct client needs analyses and assist the sales team with product selection and system recommendations.
Provide technical consultation and support to clients throughout the sales cycle.
Prepare and present completed proposals
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Design and specify AV equipment and systems.
Develop detailed project scopes of work and equipment lists.
Prepare detailed Bills of Materials (BOM).
Perform site surveys and assess technical requirements.
Ensure designs meet client needs and are feasible and scalable.
Manage project progress, timelines, and budgets using project management software.
Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, sales, delivery) and external partners (vendors, contractors, customers).
Identify and mitigate potential project risks.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction. Facilitate project changes as needed.
Update project tracking and other internal measurable documents
Complete all forecasting, billing, and project closeout task as required for the project.
Stay updated on AV technologies and industry trends.
Maintain detailed project documentation.
Provide basic systems training to customers as needed
Other duties as assigned or required to ensure successful project outcomes.