Bluum is hiring: Audio Visual Project Engineer in Columbus

This is an on-site position at a customer site.

Bluum is seeking a skilled professional to manage the complete lifecycle of audio-visual (AV) solutions—from initial client engagement through project delivery. This hybrid position combines technical expertise, project management, and sales engineering to design, specify, and implement AV systems that meet client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client needs analyses and support the Bluum sales team with product selection and system recommendations.
• Provide technical consultation and support to Bluum clients throughout the sales cycle.
• Prepare and present completed proposals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Perform site surveys to assess technical requirements.

System Design

• Design and specify AV equipment and systems for Bluum projects.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, equipment lists, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Ensure designs meet client needs and are feasible, scalable, and aligned with Bluum standards.

Project Management

• Manage project progress, timelines, and budgets using project management software.
• Coordinate with internal Bluum teams (engineering, sales, delivery) and external partners (vendors, contractors, customers).
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate project changes as needed.
• Maintain accurate project tracking and internal documentation.
• Complete all forecasting, billing, and project closeout tasks.

Other Responsibilities

• Stay updated on AV technologies and industry trends relevant to Bluum’s solutions and services.
• Maintain thorough project documentation.
• Provide basic system training to customers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

Core Skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear and timely emails.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Confidence presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, customers, and public groups.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision while maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and mark up blueprints of installation projects.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical, diagrammatic, or abstract form.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• IT System Installation and Disposal

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