Audio/Visual Design @ Project Manager

AV Design & Project Manager Company: Xtek Partners Location: Dublin / Columbus, Ohio (on-site with travel to job sites) Reports To: SVP of Technology Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary We're looking for an experienced AV professional who can own projects end-to-end: from initial design and system specification through installation oversight, commissioning, and client handoff. This is a hybrid role - you'll be in CAD/design software one day and running a job site or coordinating subcontractors the next. You'll work closely with our existing security and low-voltage teams, and there's real opportunity to help shape how AV integrates into our broader systems offering as this practice grows. What You'll Do Design Design commercial AV systems for conference rooms, boardrooms, huddle spaces, training rooms, digital signage, and multi-purpose/event spaces Design paging and PA/intercom systems (bell schedules, mass notification, zoned paging) for K-12, commercial, and multi-building campus environments Produce system schematics, signal flow diagrams, and equipment schedules (AutoCAD, Visio, or D-Tools/similar) Select and specify AV hardware across our core platforms — Atlona (AV distribution/switching), QSC (DSP/control), Shure (audio/microphones), Newline (displays/interactive panels), Epson (projection), ClickShare (wireless presentation), Algo (paging, PA, and intercom systems), Netgear (AV-over-IP networking), and Paragon/Prism (as applicable to project scope) Coordinate AV design with electrical, low-voltage cabling, and IT/network infrastructure requirements Prepare scopes of work, BOMs, and pricing input for proposals and estimates Project Management Own project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor/vendor coordination from kickoff through closeout Serve as primary client point of contact during execution — managing expectations, change orders, and site logistics Oversee field technicians and subcontractors during rough-in, trim, and commissioning Run system testing, programming verification, and client training at project close Manage submittals, RFIs, and as-built documentation Cross-Functional Partner with the security/technology team on projects where AV overlaps with access control, surveillance, or structured cabling Help build out repeatable design standards and pricing tools as the AV practice scales What You Bring 5+ years in commercial AV, with demonstrated experience in both system design and project management Working knowledge of AV distribution, DSP/control, and conferencing platforms — experience with Atlona, QSC, Shure, Newline, ClickShare, Epson, Algo, Netgear, Paragon, or Prism strongly preferred; video conferencing systems (Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms, Cisco) Experience with paging/PA and mass notification system design (IP-based paging, bell scheduling, zoned announcements) Comfort reading architectural/electrical drawings and coordinating with GCs, electricians, and IT CTS certification (CTS-D and/or CTS-I strongly preferred) Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractors Strong client-facing communication — able to run a project meeting and a job site with equal confidence Valid driver's license; ability to travel to job sites across Central Ohio Nice to Have Experience in K-12, higher-ed, or government environments (E-rate/prevailing wage familiarity a plus) Familiarity with structured cabling and low-voltage standards Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: On the road #J-18808-Ljbffr Xtek Partners