* Direct Hire Position with Full Benefits *This is a remote opportunityMust have for this opportunity:Nice to have: Programming in Crestron Could have 3 plus years of Audio Visual Estimating to be a fitJob Summary:The Audio Visual (A/V) Designer is the person who supports the sales and projects staff. The A/V Designer will develop design and engineering solutions for sales opportunities. The A/V Designer will keep the estimates accurate and information up to date. The A/V Designer also assists in the day-to-day projects and sales activities of the Company.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials and define basis for assigning and estimating labor. Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.
- Assist the sales organization by attending site-walk and pre-bid meetings on project activity. Track all site visits and keep detailed information of site conditions for use in the design of the engineering solutions.
- Act as liaison between and meet with sales, project management and operations when project is turned over for installation. Monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs coincide.
- Follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products. Work with vendors to obtain best solution, most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials.
- Provide floor plan takeoffs and project application per Company's recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.
- Ensure that all engineering work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level at all times.
- Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company's training guidelines.
- Meet Bid schedules and deadlines, working within and have the ability to meet a very strict timeframe.
- Attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of project as they were designed.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Min
USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $135,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications
Physical and Mental Requirements:- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
- Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
- Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
- Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Audio/Visual or a related technical or construction field, including but not limited to CCTV, Card Access, Intrusion, Fire Alarm and IP network based system requirements.
- CTS-D preferred, but not required.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access database).
- Must be familiar with and able to effectively utilize a project based accounting software package.
- Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
- Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic representation of the Company's proposed solutions utilizing the automation resources provided by the Company.
Minimum Years of Experience
2-4
License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School
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