Technical Director - Audio Visual Systems

Senior Technical Project Lead We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Lead to join our team.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a high-performing multi-discipline engineering and CAD team, establishing departmental goals and objectives in alignment with business strategy, and overseeing the development of engineering documentation.Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a high-performing multi-discipline engineering and CAD team.Establish departmental goals and objectives in alignment with business strategy.Oversee the development of engineering documentation, including system designs, CAD drawings, calculations, and acoustical modeling.Review and approve pre-construction designs, schematics, and project documentation.Collaborate with sales, project management, and operations teams to provide technical expertise and design consultation.Act as a liaison for technical inquiries between clients, vendors, project teams, and internal stakeholders.Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools in line with project needs and innovation goals.Manage labor expenditures and ensure effective resource allocation across multiple projects.Maintain and enforce high standards of system testing, quality control, and document control.Drive process improvements, standardization efforts, and innovation initiatives within the engineering department.Ensure engineering support for post-sales activities, including system commissioning and escalated troubleshooting support.Lead the review and estimation of hours required for design, engineering, and CAD activities on bid submissions.Conduct regular team training and performance evaluations.Oversee compliance with health and safety, industry standards, and company processes.Requirements: Proven leadership experience in managing large technical teams across multiple disciplines.Strong understanding of AV system design, integration, and commissioning best practices.Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear system designs and workflows.Demonstrated success in budget management, resource planning, and project forecasting.Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, team members, vendors, and leadership.Deep understanding of industry standards, including Info Comm/AVIXA, SMPTE, and AES where applicable.Proficiency with engineering and project management software.Results-oriented approach with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.Minimum 10 years of AV industry experience with at least 5 years in an Engineering Management role.CTS-D and CTS-I certification required.Experience managing engineering budgets for multiple, concurrent multi-million-dollar integration projects.Additional Requirements: Occasional travel to project sites required.Flexible working arrangements considered based on project requirements.Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company driving standards.