- The Installation Manager is responsible for managing internal activities including all engineering CAD programming field engineering shop activities installation and repair services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage external activities including all out-sourced or sub-contract work in support of project installation activities.
- Coordinate external activities including all out-sourced or sub-contract work in support of project installation activities
- Manage and oversee installation budget for department and make recommendations to upper management as needed
- Perform installation tasks for audio visual projects including but not limited to: pulling cable installing connectors mounting projects and metal fabrication
- Read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints
- Use hand and power tools to solder and crimp connectors along with various other AV systems related tasks
- Coordinate fleet vehicle maintenance equipment delivery and associated responsibilities and field install/trouble shooting support as needed
- Mentor technical staff
- Act as customer liaison in absence of Project Manager
- Monitor and ensure labor expenditures do not exceed budget
- Coordinate necessary CAD drawings and work with direct lead technicians assigned to project
- Manage on-going engineering to support project as needed
- Coordinate field install/trouble shooting support as needed
- Coordinate control system programming as needed
- Coordinate field testing of integrated systems and training client on use
- Assist with project sign off when needed
- Coordinate turn-over of project to service department at completion of each project
- Travel to various job sites when needed
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to manage and direct projects to completion
- Ability to lead with confidence and create alignment among management and attract and develop staff
- Ability to direct a team towards a cohesive set of strategic objectives and maintain efficient timelines in the completion of tasks
- Proven ability to significantly contribute toward or lead operation initiatives with a results oriented approach
- Knowledge of basic signal flow for audio video and control
- Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
- Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization
- Self-starter capable of working independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
- Ability to use hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner
- Ability to manage small to medium projects
- Minor programming capability (AMX/Creston) – changes and troubleshooting
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Valid Driver's License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards
Education/and Experience
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 4 – 6 years' installation management experience managing a diverse operation with multiple business units preferably in the Audio Visual or Construction industry
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with construction or project management theory and practices preferred
- Familiarity with AV or other electro – mechanical systems a plus
- Extensive experience developing and implementing business processes and streamlining operations