Podium Installs Lead

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.  CSA is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Site Survey Technician to lead a team of technicians onsite in Pensacola, FL who conduct comprehensive assessments of classroom facilities in support of military training setup and installation programs. In this role, you will serve as the team lead and on-site technical expert responsible for evaluating physical spaces, documenting conditions, and providing the accurate data our teams rely on to deliver mission-ready training environments. Working closely with military personnel, project managers, and installation crews, you will help ensure every classroom meets the exacting standards required for critical training operations. 
How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

• Lead a team of approximately 15 site survey technicians. 
• Conduct thorough on-site surveys of classrooms and training facilities to assess layout, dimensions, power infrastructure, network access, environmental conditions, and installation readiness. 
• Document site conditions with precision, capturing measurements, photographs, floor plans, wall construction details, and detailed field notes to support installation planning. 
• Evaluate wall types and structural conditions, including drywall, metal stud, wood stud, concrete, and masonry construction, to determine mounting requirements and installation methods for 86" displays and other audiovisual equipment. 
• Identify site-specific constraints, deficiencies, or modifications required to accommodate training equipment, podiums, audiovisual systems, display mounting hardware, power distribution, and network connectivity. 
• Coordinate directly with military personnel, facility managers, and base points of contact to schedule surveys, gain access, and confirm operational requirements. 
• Support the design and installation of training environments by translating survey findings into actionable recommendations for engineering and installation teams. 
• Install, assemble, and position instructional podiums and classroom furniture in accordance with approved designs and site requirements. 
• Integrate and install internal podium components, including computers, monitors, network devices, power distribution units, cable management systems, audiovisual control equipment, and peripheral devices. 
• Mount and secure 86" displays and associated mounting hardware in accordance with manufacturer specifications, site conditions, and applicable safety requirements, ensuring proper structural support based on wall type and load-bearing characteristics. 
• Perform cable routing, termination, labeling, and cable management for audiovisual, power, and network infrastructure supporting classroom and training systems. 
• Conduct operational testing, troubleshooting, and verification of installed podiums, displays, and audiovisual components to ensure full functionality and compliance with project requirements. 
• Verify that proposed configurations and completed installations comply with applicable safety, security, building, and regulatory standards. 
• Prepare clear, organized survey reports, installation documentation, and deliverables for review by project leadership and government stakeholders. 
• Maintain accurate records of all site data, installation activities, and configuration information, ensuring information is secure, traceable, and available for project reference. 
• Communicate findings, installation status updates, and project risks to internal teams, escalating issues that may affect timelines, installation scope, or system performance.

Requirements

What You Will Need to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance 
• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent
• 6 years of experience with Electronic Documentation, System Administration, Network Administration, Database Administration
• Minimum of three years of experience conducting site surveys, field assessments, or facility evaluations. 
• Demonstrated familiarity with military training environments, installations, or defense-related facilities. 
• Proficiency with measurement tools, survey equipment, and documentation software. 
• Strong working knowledge of classroom and training space requirements, including power, data, and audiovisual infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, detailed reports. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple survey assignments across locations. 
• Experience installing and integrating audiovisual systems, instructional podiums, display mounting systems, and classroom technology solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of display mounting requirements, wall construction types, anchoring methods, and applicable safety standards for large-format displays.
• Experience with cable management, low-voltage cabling, network connectivity, and audiovisual system commissioning.

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or facilities-related discipline. 
• Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense contracts. 
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software or floor-plan development tools. 
• Familiarity with audiovisual, network, or training system installations. 
• Knowledge of federal safety, security, and accessibility standards applicable to government facilities. 
• Certifications relevant to site surveying, project coordination, or installation management. 
• Certifications: IA Contractor Training and Certification and Computing Environment (CE) certification may be required at the task order level

Physical and Travel Requirements 

• Frequent travel to military installations and training sites, which may include extended or short-notice assignments. 
• Ability to access a variety of facility environments, including areas requiring the use of ladders, lifts, or confined-space entry. 
• Capacity to lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and performing measurements in the field. 
• Willingness to work occasional non-standard hours to accommodate base access schedules and operational requirements.
• Ability to lift, position, and assist with installation of large-format displays, mounting hardware, podium components, and audiovisual equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, with assistance or appropriate lifting devices when required.
• Ability to safely use ladders, personnel lifts, hand tools, and power tools during installation and survey activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).