AV Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Fantastic Opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager (£55,000 - £60,000 + benefits) to be a key part of our Client's team, taking full responsibility for providing high-level technical estimating, pre-sales and project support to the Business Managers and Project Delivery Teams covering both domestic and international requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Request For Proposal Phase

• Read and understand new consultant/ contract RFP Documents.
• Support the team as required, for development of technical tender docs.
• Attendance at internal/external meetings and interviews if required.

Preconstruction & Construction Phase

• Attendance at all pre-construction workshops.
• Development and submission of technical submittals, managed through to conclusion.
• Manage any design queries from the design dept / coordinate external Q&A process, as required.
• Review all drawings upon completion, manage changes as/if required, and ensure full accuracy of drawing pack. prior to submitting externally.

Change Control

• Manage design changes throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Work closely with the Consultant on change requirements.
• Deliver these changes internally to Design Dept.
• Manage and check drawings updates, in line with these changes, prior to issue.
• Check the approved changes are delivered, known and understood across all departments & individuals
• Provide information regarding the changes to the Sales Commercial Manager, for development of VQ's.

Rack Build & Test Phase

• Work with Production to ensure the rack build and test process is completed in line with the project programme.
• Check the Programmer is developing the code in accordance with the latest design, and the project timeline.
• Oversee all pre-staging tests, to ensure the racks are complete and ready for consultant witness testing.

IT/UC

• Work with the appointed AV/UC engineer to progress all requirements.
• Track document production
• Oversee associated internal and client team activities, to help ensure timely completion of respective responsibilities.

Commissioning

• Attendance on site for testing, commissioning and handover.

O&M

• Working with Design department on the development of O&M documentation.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of current AV systems, associated IT elements and their installation (including AMX, Crestron, Extron, audio DSP, Video conferencing, etc.
• Technical knowledge of AV equipment, design concepts and solutions including IT and networks.
• Understanding of client needs, room environments and use.