Technical Manager US

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To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

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The Technical Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing the quality and execution of fabrication and installation for projects.

Your day will look like this:

• Directly manage the Site Supervisors and Installation Technicians
• Participate in vetting and interviewing candidates for open positions in their direct report.
• In collaboration with the project and design teams, participate in the preparation of studies, plans and specifications of the projects.
• Participate in kick off meetings and post-mortem.
• Oversee the integration and synchronization of the various technical teams involved in a project.
• Communicate with the Design Manager and Director of Operations for issues related to each team.
• Plan workflow with Design Manager and Director of Operations
• Plan project assignments for each project with Project Manager. This will include assignments for shop and field work.
• Perform the functions of a lead technician when needed. This can include (but not limited to) absences, vacation time, project shortages.
• Plan for potential labor shortages on projects by communicating to Project Manager when and where over hire or freelance help is needed.
• Ensure that the required quality standards as stipulated in each job's contract documents are applied.
• Implement training and certification for team.
• Improve processes related to project planning and execution.
• Purchase necessary shop equipment, job site equipment, PPE, office furniture and supplies.
• Stay abreast of new products and technologies in the AV field and other related filed(s)
• Work with Site Supervisors to develop wiring and labeling standards.
• Work with Design Manager to develop shop drawing standards.
• Schedule work for Site Supervisors and Installation Technicians
• Work with Health & Safety Manager to develop safety plan for shop and site activities.
• Work with Director of Operations on any disciplinary issues with direct reports

Your profile:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in audiovisual or any other relevant work experience

Experience:

• Eight years of experience of installing of audiovisual equipment
• Two years experience managing a team

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of advanced practical and theoretical of the followings: Sound, lighting, control, video, and videoconference.
• Good knowledge of Office 365 (Excel, Word)
• Expertise on Construction Sites

Specific Requirements:

• Strong capacity to work with multiple schedules at once and under pressure.
• Ability to mentor, lead, and manage a team.
• Ability to solve complicated problems.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Strong relational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to work well with clients (internal and external)
• Adapt to change easily.
• Strong team player and highly collaborative

Physical Requirements:

This is not an all-inclusive list but is intended to give an overview of the requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
• Continually: Type, write, and read
• Occasionally: Stand, carry, reach, lift and push up to 15 lbs.

Work Requirements:

• Time will be spent in an office setting.
• Time will be spent on construction sites.
• Flexible work hours to support operations. Typical workweeks standard 40 hours.
• Environment may be fast paced, dark, hot and cold
• Travel interstate required

Our offer to you:

• Competitive compensation and group insurance plan

• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
• Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off & referral program

Solotech is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V