[Hiring] Engineering Manager @AVI-SPL

Role Description

Provide leadership, vision, and management to the local engineering, programming, and CAD teams and act as strategic business member of the leadership team.

• Build and lead an agile and responsive team responsible for any and all engineering, programming, and CAD inquiries.
• Develop and drive a culture of performance management and accountability.
• Manage and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering team members.
• Mentor and engage in the personal development of the engineering team to ensure ongoing growth of technical organizational and management skills.
• Regularly communicate using daily huddles with the engineering team to ensure consistency and timely completion of engineering tasks.
• Lead the engineering team with a positive attitude aligned with teamwork, mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Plan and implement engineering programs, including defining project philosophy, activities, milestones, and staff requirements in accordance with customer requirements.
• Assist in establishing departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
• Conduct frequent spot checks of team work to ensure accuracy and adherence to all company standards.
• Call and run lessons learned meetings as necessary.
• Review pre-construction design and documentation.
• Assist with technical design and pricing as needed.
• Act as customer liaison for engineering inquiries.
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products.
• Provide post-sales project consultation.
• Review project designs created by internal and external resources.
• Review hour estimation for work based on needs analysis, scope of work, and bid requirements.
• Identify special requirements for projects, including but not limited to: test equipment, specialized tools, rigging support.
• Provide feedback to corporate and development management on process improvement opportunities and facilitate process improvement.
• Review/test audio DSP as required to ensure proper functionality as specified.
• Monitor and ensure labor expenditures do not exceed department budget.
• Manage internal activities that support client training.
• Manage or facilitate field testing of integrated systems and train clients on use.
• Remain abreast of A/V advances in the field and identify areas of use in the organization.
• Translate customer requirements into functional system designs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation in accordance with company guidelines.
• Contribute to improving process workflows and maintaining system administration.
• Maintain scheduling and resources for the department.
• Travel to various job sites as required.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to significantly contribute toward or lead operation initiatives with a results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to mentor, educate, and develop members of the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to motivate and effectively lead large project teams comprised of technical, administrative, and engineering personnel toward a common goal.
• Ability to direct a team towards a cohesive set of strategic objectives and maintain efficient timelines in the completion of tasks.
• Understanding of construction project management applied to audiovisual projects.
• Ability to work and think independently while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 10 years of A/V experience.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in Microsoft applications including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with planning, implementing, and managing the activities of an engineering workforce through recruiting, training, scheduling, and best practices techniques.
• Employees operating company or personal vehicles for business purposes must be legally authorized to drive, maintain a valid driver’s license, and provide proof of coverage, meeting all minimum required insurance coverage as a condition of employment.
• Employees driving fleet vehicles must meet eligibility requirements; comply with all guidelines, including telematics monitoring, vehicle maintenance schedules, proper use of assigned fuel and toll devices.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is preferred.
• 4 years of Engineering Management experience preferred.
• Understanding of engineering aspects of audiovisual systems design and installation preferred.
• Proficient with test and calibration equipment preferred.
• Capability of managing multiple million dollar budget integration projects simultaneously is a plus.
• Experience operating in a complex matrix business environment is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent verbal communication and presentations.
• Frequent use of computers and mobile devices.
• Travel may be required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Office and client-site environments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture.
• Training and professional development opportunities.