Project Associate ( Sound, AV, Controls

Cue Blue is a leading provider of comprehensive lighting, sound, video, projection, intercom, rigging, curtains, and special effects systems. We cater to entertainment, performance, education, worship, museums, themed environments, hospitality, commercial, and other non-residential clients. Our team is passionate about entertainment, technology, and above all, our customers.

We are looking for an experienced, efficiency-focused, results-driven, and team-oriented person to join us as a Sound, AV, and Controls Project Associate.

The sound, AV, and controls project associate supports the project manager and projects team with the planning, organization, execution, and management of integration, installation, and service projects. The position’s primary responsibility will be to develop, create, manage, and distribute project documentation and drawings, alongside various tasks as assigned to assist the project manager.

• Develop and maintain project documentation, shop drawings, and related files to meet project specifications and objectives.
• Support the project manager in efficiently and safely completing projects to the required specifications, quality standards, schedules, budgets, and professional expectations.
• Assist the project manager with communication and coordination as needed.
• Help with organizing, planning, and managing the team members and labor requirements.
• Assist with coordinating, overseeing, and leading installations, inspections, warranty service, system commissioning, and other project-specific work.
• Represent Cue Blue professionally and courteously in all communications with customers, team members, vendors, and partners.
• Travel locally, and occasionally regionally, to meet project partners, customers, and visit project sites.

• 2+ years of related experience in a similar position – OR – 4+ years of general experience with related entertainment, commercial, or similar non-residential project supervision and installation.
• Ability to interpret and create project documentation such as wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with creating 2D shop and project drawings with Vectorworks or AutoCAD software.
• Previous experience in project teams, communication, time-management, and problem solving.
• Experience working on construction sites, large-scale entertainment events, or similar projects that require interfacing with supervisors, contractors, other trades / departments, clients, and other professional representatives.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work positively and respectfully with team members and follow or give directions as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• A desire to keep learning and gaining relevant training and certifications.
• A valid drivers license / state  a clear driving record with no major incidents in the last year.

• Industry related certifications (e.g., AVIXA, BICSI, SPRAT, IRATA, ETCP etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Technical Theater, Engineering, or other related field
  -or- 4+ years of related field-oriented technical, vocational, academic, or military training
• Advanced knowledge of pro sound, AV, video, projection, networks, rigging, and entertainment systems, controls, equipment, and industry standards.
• Experience with project/quote takeoff software such (e.g., D-Tools, Blue Beam, Quote Works, etc.).
• Strong math and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Personal interest in entertainment, theater, audio, architecture, or related fields.
• Conversational proficiency in English and Spanish.
• $55,000 – $65,000 ( pretax )
• Health, Dental, Vision ( 20% employee / 80% Cue Blue contribution for all base plans )

Cue Blue is an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) company. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.