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Job Description

Job Title:

Audio/Visual Solutions Architect

Location:

Chicago, IL 60103

Salary/Payrate:

$150-$165K annually (EXEMPT) and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Week Hours:

35

Daily hours:

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Work Environment:

Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Travel Required:

YES, could be gone 2-3 weeks at a time (more details during interview)

Term:

Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelors degree required:

NO

Referral:

AMS will pay $500 if your referral is hired

Job Description:

The AV Architect will lead and manage the firm's conference center and room-based technology solutions globally. Responsibilities include defining strategy, designing, standardizing, and project managing AV implementations, operations, and support. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a consistent and high-quality AV experience across all offices.

1. Establish strategy and global standards for AV planning and design, focusing on conference rooms, moot court, and training rooms.
2. Set and support standards for AV hardware, network interfacing, and best practices.
3. Manage AV projects from initiation to closure, including requirements gathering, budgeting, purchasing, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
4. Review project scope and bill of materials for alignment with standards and requirements.
5. Handle project budgets and maintenance agreements.
6. Collaborate with global AV support teams to ensure service quality.
7. Design systems with various AV equipment and services, including video conferencing, audio, projection, and collaborative technologies.
8. Support testing and implementation of new technologies to enhance service and reduce costs.
9. Oversee AV system installations, vendor coordination, testing, and quality control.
10. Manage equipment lifecycle and inventory.
11. Create and maintain AV content for internal platforms.
12. Stay updated on new AV technologies and trends.
13. Provide training to support staff.
14. Coordinate maintenance and issue resolution.
15. Travel and work extra hours as needed.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• At least 5 years of AV design and room buildout experience.
• Experience providing remote technical support in an international organization.
• Expertise in AV infrastructure with experience in Crestron, BiAmps, Video Displays, Projectors, Microphones, and amplification technologies.
• Experience with video conferencing platforms like Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft, and hardware from Cisco and Polycom.
• Advanced skills with AV technical services such as Cisco TAC and Zoom support.
• Proficiency in deploying, operating, and supporting AV and video conferencing technology.
• Knowledge of video conferencing equipment configurations and IP appliances.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Cisco Certifications like CTS-I, CTS-D, CCNA-Voice are a plus.
• Knowledge of security, routing, switching, wireless, programming, and network technologies.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications and Zoom Room technology.
• Experience with EMS scheduling software.
• Experience in the professional services industry (legal, advertising, accounting, consulting).