AV Deputy Project Leader - Tysons, VA

Position Summary:

In this role you will be responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small to medium sized projects, or a part of larger, more complex projects.

• Experience as lead on AV or System-based projects from proposal through close out: handling estimates, contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.

• Experience with technical writing and proposals.

• Experience creating and managing budgets, estimates and schedules.

• Experience reading blueprints, knowledge of codes, materials, methods, and the tools involved in the AV industry.

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.

• Manage AV system support to meet service level agreements and project requirements.

• Resolve complex system issues for AV systems and networks.

• Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators

• Interface with internal and external customers.

• Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios.

• Read blueprints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).

• Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 - 7 years of experience or Master's degree in engineering with 3 - 5 years of experience.

• Hands-on development and programming experience using some or all of the following: Creston, C, C++ or Java, Javascript, etc.

• Ability to develop on a wide variety of hardware and platform stacks.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and the coordination of manpower and resources.

• Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various projects.

• Must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.

• This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy

• Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite, experience using sophisticated Project Mgmt software, Cost software, and CAD/Micro station.

• Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends

• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

• Exceptional MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills.

• Experience with scheduling.

• Attention to detail.

• Writing skills.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:

• Active security clearance preferred, will consider if eligible to obtain one.

• Crestron Certified Programmer (Silver, Gold, and Master levels)

• Biamp and/or AMX Certified Programmer, CTS-D

• Node,JS, C#, SIMPL#, SIMPL# PRO, JSON, AMX

• Web-based front-end experience (e.g. HTML 5, Javascript, AS3)

• PMP

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.