CTL Engineering is hiring: Audio-Visual (AV) Design Manager in Columbus

ICS is hiring an Audio-Visual (AV) Design Manager to lead our AV design and estimation team!

Industrial Communication & Sound (ICS) (www.icands.com) is an award-winning, full-service Audio Visual and Security Integration firm with locations in Columbus and Cincinnati.

• ICS is a subsidiary of CTL Engineering (www.ctleng.com) – a full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (97) years in business.. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting and installation, and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are seeking a creative and experienced Audio-Visual (AV) Design Manager to lead our AV design and estimation team.

• The Audio-Visual Design Manager will be responsible for the design and support of complex audio/visual systems in a variety of customer environments as well as managing a team of designers/support staff.
• The successful candidate will have a history of creating designs that integrate various audio visual and control systems.
• This is a full-time position that is office-based with occasional travel to client sites or other locations as needed.
• Flexibility in working hours may be required for project timelines or installations during off-peak hours.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of AV industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to designing audio/video solutions, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting… it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Skills:

• Develop system designs that meet customer functional and budgetary requirements.
• Be able to read bid specifications/plans and implement functional design based on those parameters.
• Responsible for always maintaining professional attitude and delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain high-level of personal expertise in current and future technology.
• Generate functional and connection-level drawings for audio, video, control, and communications systems.
• Create Engineering Design Packages (to include A/V control, video, and audio, schematics).
• Generate and submit Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Responsible for complete life cycle of a project:
  • Concept Design,
  • sales support,
  • submittal creation,
  • installation team support, and
  • close out documentation.
• Define functional requirements for control systems programmer.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire and manage a team.
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate challenges and resolve issues before they impact projects.
• Creative thinker with an eye for detail and the ability to balance aesthetic design with technical functionality.
• A collaborative approach, working well with a wide range of stakeholders from different departments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of (5) years’ experience working with Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and other AV systems.
• Minimum of two years in management.
• CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) or equivalent AV certification.
• Experience conducting site surveys, designing and installing audio visual solutions.
• Experience with control systems, video-conferencing, switching hardware, audio DSP setup and calibration.
• Experience using Vizio and/or AutoCad software.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to communicate and interact with co-workers, customers, and vendors in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience in DTools is a plus.
• Experience with Blubeam a plus.

Benefits:

CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401K plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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