Tri-City Electric Co. - Iowa City, IA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
Tri-City Electric Co. is currently seeking an Audio/Visual Engineer/Estimator for an immediate opening in Iowa City/Cedar Rapids, IA. The Audio/Visual Engineer/Estimator will play a crucial role in preparing detailed estimates and providing onsite administrative and technical support for audio-visual projects. This position requires a senior level of technical knowledge on audio-visual products and infrastructure, as well as a strong understanding of networking as it pertains to AV systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development of AV architectural drawings, system flows, cable/conduit risers, and product detail pages. In this role, the engineer/estimator will attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and the required contents of projects. They will review proposed specifications and drawings to ascertain the scope of work and necessary contents of estimates, which includes gathering quotes, printing drawings, performing take-off estimating, and responding to RFIs and RFQs. The engineer/estimator will also be responsible for reviewing and refining Bills of Material, communicating infrastructure and architectural requirements to construction teams, and conveying system implementation plans to installation teams. Additionally, they will communicate AV networking requirements to the client's network teams and identify and develop change orders as needed. The engineer/estimator will manage the quality of deliverables and ensure compliance with all company rules and policies. They will also be expected to attain and maintain manufacturer and industry-related certifications as required. The role involves supporting the Project Manager in various areas, including procurement, purchasing, subcontract and lease agreements, and equipment tracking. The engineer/estimator will maintain a presence during project meetings and coordination meetings, assist in gathering documentation for field testing, and help in the close-out documents process. They will also assist in tracking and scheduling final punch list items and documenting owner training, as well as working with PMAs on submitting proper documentation for projects and assisting in the shop drawing review process.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the Development of AV Architectural Drawings, System Flows, Cable/Conduit Risers, Product Detail pages
- Attending pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of projects
- Reviewing proposed specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate, gathering quotes, printing drawings, counting, take-off estimating, and responding to RFIs and RFQs
- Reviewing and refining Bills of Material
- Communicating Infrastructure and architectural requirements to construction teams
- Communicating System implementation plans to installation teams
- Communicating AV Networking requirements to Client's Network teams
- Identifying and developing Change Orders
- Managing the quality of the deliverables
- Attaining and maintaining manufacturer and industry-related certifications as required
- Operating and managing by all company rules and policies
- Supporting the Project Manager in all areas including procurement, purchasing, subcontract and lease agreements, and equipment tracking
- Maintaining presence during project meetings and coordination meetings
- Assisting in gathering documentation for field testing
- Assisting in close out documents
- Assisting in tracking and scheduling final punch list items
- Assisting in scheduling and documenting Owner training
- Working with PMAs on submitting proper documentation for projects
- Assisting in the shop drawing review process
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in design or engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 Years experience in (AV) Audio/Visual System design, estimating and/or project management experience
- Knowledge of DTools or experience using another platform (System Integration Software) preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, tact, and consideration
- Focus on accuracy and solid communication skills
- Positive initiative and judgement
- Ability to problem solve and meet deadlines
- Self-motivation and business acumen
- Organized
