Commercial AV Foreman
About The Position
A TEKsystems client is seeking an experienced Commercial Audio Visual (AV) Installation Foreman to lead field installation teams deploying commercial audiovisual, communications, and integrated technology systems. The Foreman oversees daily jobsite operations, coordinates labor resources, ensures quality workmanship, maintains project schedules, and serves as the primary onsite liaison among project management, customers, subcontractors, and installation personnel. The role leads and supervises technicians, coordinates installation work, monitors schedules, and provides hands-on installation support when needed. It also involves reading blueprints and technical documentation; overseeing cable routing, equipment mounting, rack building, labeling, and system documentation; and assisting with system commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing. Systems include audio and sound reinforcement, video distribution, digital signage, projection and displays, video conferencing and collaboration, control systems, structured cabling, and network-connected AV. The Foreman enforces company safety policies and OSHA requirements, inspects work quality, resolves deficiencies, and maintains a clean and professional jobsite. The role maintains daily reports and progress documentation, tracks labor, materials, equipment, and milestones, reports updates and change orders to project management, and ensures completed work and as-built information are accurately documented. The Foreman also trains and mentors technicians and apprentices, supports performance and development initiatives, and assists with onboarding and technical training.
Requirements
- AV installation expertise.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Skills in low voltage, project management, audio, video, project planning, electrical, telecommunications, and installation.
Nice To Haves
- CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification.
- CTS-I certification.
- Manufacturer certifications from Crestron, Extron, QSC, Biamp, Shure, Poly, Cisco, or similar.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience in healthcare, education, corporate, government, or hospitality environments.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts and IP-based AV systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise installation technicians on commercial AV projects.
- Assign daily work activities and ensure efficient use of labor resources.
- Conduct jobsite meetings, safety briefings, and progress reviews.
- Coordinate installation activities with project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and customer representatives.
- Monitor project schedules and proactively address delays or issues that could affect completion.
- Provide hands-on installation support when required.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, system schematics, and technical documentation.
- Ensure proper cable routing, equipment mounting, rack building, labeling, and system documentation.
- Verify installations comply with project specifications, building codes, and company standards.
- Assist with system commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing.
- Oversee installation of audio and sound reinforcement systems, video distribution systems, digital signage, projection and display systems, video conferencing and collaboration technologies, control systems, structured cabling infrastructure, and network-connected AV solutions.
- Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
- Conduct quality inspections, identify installation deficiencies, and resolve them promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Maintain daily jobsite reports and progress documentation.
- Track labor hours, materials, equipment, and project milestones.
- Report project updates, challenges, and change orders to project management.
- Ensure completed work and as-built information are accurately documented.
- Train, mentor, and develop AV technicians and apprentices.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Support employee performance evaluations and development initiatives.
- Assist with onboarding and technical training of new team members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
- Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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