LEAD AV/IT CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT- (LOS ANGELES,CA)
Position Title: Lead AV/IT Construction Consultant
Salary: $100,000-$115,000
Other Forms of Compensation: up to 5% bonus eligible
At Waveguide, we build relationships. Whether it’s your relationship with a client, or the relationship of a technology system to its environment, our success and the success of our clients depends on how you apply your expertise to meet the moment’s challenge. For three decades, we have brought long-range, strategic thinking to AV, IT and acoustics design and operations challenges, focusing not just on technology in the built environment, but also on how people, processes and places fit together to reflect the way people actually work, learn and play – no matter where they are in the life cycle of their technology journey. Our consultants are among the most qualified in the industry and have provided award-winning AV, IT and acoustics design services for some of the most well-known corporate, education, government and community clients worldwide, and our highly certified on-site technology hospitality advocates have become integral to the culture of global enterprises, tackling the daily technical and logistical challenges of our clients’ meetings and events so they can focus on what matters most – their business.
We are seeking passionate, creative thinkers who will be tirelessly dedicated to building lasting relationships and finding innovative answers to our clients’ most challenging questions. If that sounds like you, then you’re looking for us, and we’re looking for you.
Job Summary
This full-time, remote role supports West Coast projects, concentrated in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA; candidates must be based there. Regional and domestic travel is required as projects dictate.
The Senior Construction Consultant provides technical guidance during contract administration (CA), serving as the escalation point between design intent and field execution across infrastructure, structured cabling, AV, and select acoustical coordination, while mentoring junior staff. Through disciplined observation, clear documentation, and effective communication, you reduce delivery risk and build client confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrator Coordination: Coordinate with AV integrators and contractors on installation, testing, handover, and punch list closeout
- RFIs and Submittals: Support review, coordinate technical input, and maintain tracking logs
- Contract Administration Coordination: Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and commissioning specialists to resolve field issues and keep construction aligned with contract documents
- Client & Team Communication: Serve as construction-phase technical contact, communicating field conditions, risks, and resolutions
- Site Observation & Compliance: Visit sites to verify infrastructure, cabling and AV installations against specifications; construction document deviations and recommend corrections
- Structured Cabling Observation: Observe and document cabling installations for alignment with design intent, industry standards and construction documentation
- AV Systems Verification: Develop and execute AV test plans and perform verification to confirm system performance
- Quality Assurance: Review installation practices and completed work for adherence to standards
- Acoustical Support: Assist acoustical consultants with site reviews and Electronic Sound Masking (ESM) system verification
- Operational Readiness: Support client training, handoff, and early issue identification
- Reporting: Prepare observations, verifications, and provide reports
- Internal Contribution: Share lessons learned, mentor junior staff, pursue professional growth, and use AI tools responsibly with strong data privacy practices
- Process Ownership: Own construction-phase workflows and proactively improve observation, testing, and documentation practices
- Travel: Frequent local, domestic, and occasional international travel, up to 50%
Qualifications
- 6 to 8 years of professional AV/IT project experience, preferably as an independent consultant
- Four-year technical degree (BSEE)
- AVIXA CTS (CTS-D, CTS-I preferred) or BICSI RCDD
- Construction-phase consulting experience: RFIs, site observations, CA, issue logs, commissioning and test reports
- Experience overseeing integrators, managing punch lists, and executing AV test plans, with knowledge of AVIXA, BICSI, and TIA standards
- Client-facing professionalism with a hospitality-forward mindset
- Quiet environment for calls; remote work when not traveling
Required Core Competencies
- Advanced MS Office, Bluebeam, and relevant AI tools
- Strong knowledge of commercial technology systems (audio, video, UC, signage, control) and building systems (HVAC, electrical, lighting, security)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities
- Clear verbal and written communication; ongoing professional development
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Associates at Waveguide are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Waveguide maintains a drugfree workplace.
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Waveguide
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