Manager Audio Visual Design Engineer Jobs in Connecticut

About Company:

Nationwide Experts in Network, Security, Wireless & AV Integration

ComNet Communications LLC is a leading integrator of technology infrastructure, backed by four decades of experience delivering scalable, high-performance solutions nationwide. We design, install, and maintain critical systems that power structured cabling, wireless connectivity, data centers, physical security, in-building wireless, and audio visual environments.

With a strong focus on safety, quality, and service excellence, ComNet is a trusted partner to enterprise clients across diverse industries. From complex, multi-site deployments to large-scale network builds, we bring the technical expertise and operational capacity to support the evolving demands of today’s connected world.

Who We Are

Founded in 1984, ComNet Communications has grown to become a trusted network infrastructure partner for Fortune 500 companies, national enterprises, and regional businesses. Our team of highly skilled professionals provides end-to-end services — from initial design through project completion — with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. Our reputation is built on integrity, technical expertise, and a commitment to customer success.

Our National Footprint

ComNet Communications operates across the United States with regional offices and field teams ready to support projects nationwide. Our scalable workforce and national reach enable us to manage complex, multi-site deployments with consistency and speed.

Commitment to Safety & Sustainability

ComNet Communications prioritizes a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. Our safety-first approach ensures our teams meet or exceed all regulatory and industry standards. We are committed to sustainability practices that include recycling of cabling materials, reducing packaging waste, and implementing efficient installation methods to minimize environmental impact.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for coordination and management of all Audio-Visual Projects up to a value of 3 MM. Provide management from planning stage through to completion and billing. Work closely with internal and external customers to ensure each project is completed on time and on budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sales support as required
• Manages Audio Visual commercial integration and installation projects for corporate, education and government customers.
• Responsible for overall communication and completion of each project, as well as communication and project scheduling with clients.
• Coordinates the installation with client, installation and technical personnel, and any associated subcontractors.
• Responsible for each project from the awarding stage through final project completion.
• Work directly with customer to establish and publish project timeline and completion date
• Responsible for communicating project progress/changes to customer
• Responsible for conducting project meetings with installation and technical staff
• Assist with scheduling of company installation and technical staff and any associated subcontractors
• Coordinate ship dates of all project related equipment
• Coordinate and process any project change orders
• Coordinate project documentation
• Work with administration to ensure accurate and timely billing to customer
• Record serial numbers for all equipment and manage project’s material inventory
• Track labor and material cost throughout the project; invoice projects quickly to maximize cash flow
• Utilize Daily Job Journals, Inventory, Forms and Communications Records to direct field personnel and ensure that schedules are met
• Stay current with emerging technologies
• Provide technical assistance to field personnel
• Approve and sign all material invoices and technician timesheets.
• Perform on-site inspections of local work locations throughout duration of the project
• Provide required closeout documentation including ‘as-built’ drawings, cable certification reports and applicable warranties
• Develop new subcontractor relationships; strengthen existing relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of industry and standards in AV systems design and integration
• 3-5 years of recent audiovisual project management in the A/V commercial integration industry.
• Must have knowledge and experience planning and commercial construction tasks and dependencies.
• High School diploma or equivalent a must, bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in the commercial audio video industry
• Extensive knowledge of commercial audio video installation
• Ability to read, analyze and decipher scopes of work
• Ability to read, analyze and decipher blueprints and line drawings
• Must have project management experience including planning, scheduling, tracking and status reporting.
• Prior hands-on technical experience as an Audio Visual installer and/or designer highly desired.
• Experience with control system configuration and commissioning such as Crestron, AMX and Extron.
• Superior communication skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work well with other people.
• Design and program GUI and Control Interfaces (numerous manufacturers)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to convey complex information to various levels of employee population.
• Skill in directing the implementation of commercial audio video projects
• CTS certification required or obtained within 1 year.
• Ability to lead people and obtain results through others
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to see things at close vision
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions while working or reviewing customer work locations.

Striving for excellence in everything we do, ComNet is committed to honoring these core values:

• Character – Being honest and acting with integrity toward each other, our customers and ourselves.
• Teamwork – Working together, through the good and the bad, toward a common goal and being jointly responsible for exceeding customer expectations
• Knowledge – Continuously growing our business and technical expertise and sharing our knowledge for the benefit of others
• Responsibility – Being accountable for getting the job done right and doing whatever it takes for the growth and success of our team and our customers
• Respect – Appreciating each person’s value to the team and treating each other with courtesy and professionalism