AV Architect

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in professional A/V system design, integration, engineering, or enterprise A/V architecture.
• Strong experience designing A/V solutions for enterprise conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and large-scale meeting environments.
• Deep understanding of video conferencing and unified communications platforms, particularly Microsoft Teams Rooms and/or Cisco collaboration environments.
• Experience with A/V control systems, displays, microphones, speakers, cameras, codecs, DSPs, and other conferencing technologies.
• Strong understanding of how A/V systems integrate with enterprise networks, structured cabling, power, and building infrastructure.
• Experience developing or working from A/V drawings, technical specifications, architecture standards, and bills of materials.
• Experience supporting A/V projects throughout the lifecycle, including design, vendor/integrator coordination, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams, Facilities, Construction, project managers, vendors, and A/V integrators.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex system design or integration issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• CTS-D, CTS-I, or other AVIXA certification.
• Experience working within a healthcare, hospital, life sciences, or other highly regulated enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction or renovation projects.
• Experience with Cisco Spaces, digital signage, room scheduling platforms, occupancy technology, or workplace analytics.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI-enabled room analytics, intelligent cameras, digital whiteboards, and smart meeting environments.

Job Description

This person will be responsible for designing and standardizing A/V solutions across conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and other meeting environments. They’ll support new construction, renovations, and technology upgrades from the initial design phase through installation, testing, and go-live. They’ll work closely with Facilities, Construction, IT, networking teams, and A/V vendors to make sure everything is designed and integrated correctly. They’ll also evaluate technologies like Microsoft Teams Rooms, Cisco collaboration tools, digital signage, room scheduling, and occupancy technology. This is a senior-level role where they’ll own A/V design standards, review vendor designs and equipment, maintain technical documentation, and serve as the escalation point for more complex A/V design and integration issues.

• Design and standardize enterprise A/V solutions for conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and other meeting environments.
• Lead A/V design for new construction, renovations, and technology upgrades from initial design through installation and commissioning.
• Partner with Facilities, Construction, IT, networking teams, and A/V integrators to ensure systems work with the overall building and technology infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend A/V technologies such as Microsoft Teams Rooms, Cisco collaboration solutions, digital signage, room scheduling, and smart room technology.
• Serve as the senior technical A/V expert, reviewing designs and equipment selections and troubleshooting complex design or integration issues.