GA TECH AV Design Engineer/Project Mgmt. Lead

Company: Integrated Resources, Inc
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Responsible for managing the installation of audio visual (AV) systems to comply with project specifications and Institute standards, and to ensure that a completed system is delivered to the customer.

Responsible for managing the installation of audio visual (AV) systems to comply with project specifications and Institute standards, and to ensure that a completed system is delivered to the customer. Assignments are typically complex, large-scale projects, (Classrooms, Conference rooms, Auditoriums, and Labs) related to the design/project management of AV technology solutions in new building construction or building space renovation projects. Manage multiple project schedules and necessary resources, including but not limited to: AV installation technicians, control systems programmers, engineers, and contracted vendors/contractors. Coordinate the work per the project design AV specification and product procurement in order to ensure compliance with design standards, support requirements, and the Institute's mission. This position will interact on a consistent basis with AV Support teams, project team members, department heads, and managers within Client and other academic and business offices across campus; contractors, and consultants. This position typically will advise and counsel: the principal, lead project managers, department heads, facilities, and CPSM. This position will supervise NA (project/program leadership only).

**Local candidates only as this role will be based on a telework schedule. The selected candidate will need to be onsite when working with contractors and vendors as well as doing site surveys.

Job Duties:

- Supervise personnel and activities related to the audio visual design on project site.
- Proactively manage the change order process, when a change in approved design is necessary. Regularly
inspect installation work performed by staff and/or subcontractors. Test, or certify the performance of, installed
systems and coordinate turn-over of project to the Audio Visual Support group at the end of each project, prior
to coordinating and/or providing training to client.
- Work with the customer to acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives
including, but not limited to: contractual, financial, technical, schedule, construction coordination, materials,
personnel, and Product of work. Work with departments to obtain and read all contract documents including, but
not limited to: bid drawings and specifications, contract, project workbook, subcontractor Products of work, and
construction schedule. Development of designs that meet end-client functional and budgetary requirements.
Creating functional and connection-level drawings/design for video, audio, control, LAN and communications
subsystems, including preparation of drawings and documentation.
- Participate or facilitate internal project kick-off meeting with key participants, including the customer,
engineers, installation teams and other applicable personnel.
- Coordinate all activities associated with audio visual project execution, including but not limited to: submittals,
audio visual design engineering, installation, and programming, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
- Create and manage the schedule for all assigned projects and provide those schedules to management.
- Coordinate activities with general contractor, construction manager, owner and other trades as required, as it
is related to audio visual designs. Provide regular reports of job progress to all stakeholders. Assist with, or
facilitate, the ordering of materials upon approval of design-build projects
- Manage and monitor the labor expenditures of integration and installation personnel over the course of the p
project and communicate (upward) any issues that impact the budget allocation.
- Work with approved vendors and qualified subcontractors to solicit quotes that will meet the design
specifications, making sure to work within the policies and guidelines identified by the *** and
Georgia Institute of Technology.
- Generate and/or respond to construction communications including, but not limited to: requests for
information, any and all design documentation, change order documents, room readiness reports, or any
delays which could impact completion date. This would also include punch-list items, field reports, sign-off
documents or other supporting documentation.
- Proactively manage the change order process, when a change in approved design is necessary. Regularly
inspect installation work performed by staff and/or subcontractors. Test, or certify the performance of, installed
systems and coordinate turn-over of project to the Audio Visual Support group at the end of each project, prior
to coordinating and/or providing training to client.
- Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Six to eight years of job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP), CTS-Design, CTS-Installation, and/or other Extron certifications

Skills
This job requires advanced knowledge in engineering design and project management as related to audio visual solutions. Advanced skills in design, installation of electronic equipment; preparing and reading blueprints, drawings and schematics and electronics assembly and soldering techniques are required. Ability to provide work guidance to others is also required. Exemplify exceptional communication, organization and leadership skills with strong experience in the integration of audio visual, video conferencing and closely related technologies.

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