Senior AV Systems Designer

Job Title: Senior Associate – Technology, AV Department: Cerami & Associates, Inc Reports To: Associate Principal FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

This client-facing role is ideal for an experienced audiovisual systems professional. As a Senior Associate, you will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through the planning, designing, and implementing integrated technology solutions that align with project goals, budgets, and timelines. You will collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to deliver strategic, innovative system designs. In addition to leading technical solutions, you will manage project teams, draft proposals, and oversee execution. Reporting to the Acoustics Studio Director, you’ll also monitor projects' financial and technical performance, ensuring high-quality outcomes and a seamless client experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and document enterprise-class audiovisual, control, intelligent building systems, and AV/IT network requirements to support the systems Provide oversight to team members and ensure successful system delivery Design pathways and spaces, including equipment room rack/cabinet layouts and elevations, conduits, and cable trays, and specify infrastructure hardware Research products and work with manufacturers and vendors to ensure the viability of the system designs Assess client needs and develop a basis of design and budget Read architectural drawings and create systems’ drawings and/or markups on supplied backgrounds Provide direction to and manage the internal project team(s) to produce high-quality deliverables within the project milestone dates Profitably manage each project from kickoff to completion Management of and participation in AOC and A/E teams on the development of new construction and retrofit of office buildings Ability to directly engage with our clients for long periods with minimal management direction or oversight necessary Maintain client relationships and penetrate existing clients Evaluate RFPs and develop proposals Assist in marketing and business development processes

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Must be able to communicate and present to all corporate levels, possess excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills Must be a problem solver and team player who can work independently, productively, and with minimal supervision Experience using Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Revit. Working knowledge of various Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Be detail-oriented and organized while multitasking and shifting priorities easily. Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, along with integration capabilities of systems, is preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

College-level education strongly desired 5-10 years of experience in audiovisual technology systems design or design/build field Network design experience is a plus Background should include systems design/integration, installation, project management, and systems research and development Desired certifications: AVIXA: CTS or CTS-D, and PMP Strong ability to summarize, communicate, and track activity status #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Consultants