Job Description
Our client is a leading global audio-visual integrator, delivering world-class AV and event services across a diverse portfolio of international client partnerships.
They are now seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join their team. This key role will represent our client across a range of high-profile projects, taking full responsibility for technical estimating, pre-sales support, and project delivery guidance for both domestic and global initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Technical Manager to join an established and respected operation, with genuine scope to influence, innovate, and enhance service delivery at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
RFP Phase
•Read and understand new consultant/contract RFP documents.
•Support the client’s internal teams as required for the development of technical tender documents.
•Attend internal/external meetings and interviews if required.
Pre-Construction & Construction Phase
•Attend all pre-construction workshops.
•Develop and deliver the workshop output back into the client’s teams.
•Develop and submit technical submittals, managed through to conclusion.
•Conduct internal meetings as required, to deliver the design requirements to colleagues/departments.
•Manage design queries from the client’s design department and coordinate the external Q&A process as required.
•Review all client drawings upon completion, manage changes as required, and ensure full accuracy of the drawing pack prior to external submission.
Change Control
•Manage design changes throughout the lifecycle of the project.
•Work closely with the consultant on their change requirements.
•Run the RFI/query process.
•Deliver changes internally to the design department.
•Manage and check drawing updates in line with changes prior to issue.
•Ensure approved changes are delivered, known, and understood across all relevant client departments and individuals:
oDesign (drawings)
oProcurement (working copy)
oProduction (design)
oProgrammer (code and GUI)
oAV/UC engineer (technical documentation)
•Provide information regarding changes to the Sales Commercial Manager for development of VQs.
•Document all changes for incorporation into O&Ms.
Rack Build & Test Phase
Work with Production to ensure rack build and test processes are completed in line with the project programme.
•Check that the Programmer is developing the code in accordance with the latest design and project timeline.
•Ensure all changes have been captured and incorporated into the build.
•Oversee all pre-staging tests to ensure racks are complete and ready for consultant witness testing.
•Attend witness testing.
IT/UC
•Work with the appointed AV/UC Engineer to progress all requirements.
•Track document production (HLDs and IT interface schedules).
•Oversee associated internal and client-side activities to help ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
Commissioning
•Attend site for testing, commissioning, and handover.
O&M
•Work with the Design department on O&M documentation development.
•Ensure all changes have been incorporated.
•Check accuracy of all information.
Desirable Skills
•Working knowledge of current AV systems, associated IT elements and installation (including AMX, Crestron, Extron, audio DSP, video conferencing, etc.).
•Technical knowledge of AV equipment, design concepts, and solutions including IT and networks.
•Understanding of client needs, room environments and system use.