Audio-Visual Project Manager

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The Project Manager plays a vital role in managing audio-visual projects from start to finish, ensuring on time completion while maintaining budgets. As a Project Manager, you will be entrusted with all aspects of assigned projects including, but not limited to, planning, coordinating with contractors and vendors, resource allocation, financial management, and execution/delivery. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a robust understanding of project management principles and apply them effectively across diverse audio-visual projects. The Project Managers primary goal will be to maintain efficiency, and high standards throughout the entire project process to meet or exceed the objectives of our clients and our business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Initiation: Lead the inception phase of all assigned projects, initiating comprehensive internal kick-off meetings and effectively communicating project plans and expectations to all relevant departments. Your role as a communicator and initiator set the stage for project execution, showcasing your leadership and accountability.
• Project Planning/Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and adjust comprehensive project schedules and GANTT charts, ensuring that all project timelines are realistic and achievable. Any schedule changes should be reviewed and quantified to ensure that any financial burdens are recognized and are appropriately accounted for. Your focus on timelines underlines your high performance and our core values of being “Hungry” and “Accountable.”
• Client and Site Coordination: Foster strong client relationships by consistently participating in client meetings and site visits. Act as the primary interface for clients on matters regarding project scheduling and installation. Your ability to manage client expectations reflects our cove value of putting the “Customer First.”
• Equipment and Resource Management: Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure timely ordering and delivery of required project equipment based on project timelines. Assure the provision of all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the installation team to facilitate smooth project execution. This displays your competency in problem-solving and efficient resource management.
• Progress Tracking and Reporting: Keep a keen eye on project progress and provide detailed, accurate project reports to internal and external teams as required. Maintain a prompt communication channel with your project teams to report any issues that occur during the installation and or commissioning phases for necessary documentation and training purposes. Your focus on tracking progress and results orientation contributes to maintaining the projected profit margins and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Quality Control: Maintain a rigorous quality control process, ensuring the project scope aligns with client expectations and company standards. Validate the accuracy of IFC drawings and the compatibility of site conditions with installation requirements. Assure that all power, data, and infrastructure needs are met and installation items alight with field conditions. Your commitment to quality mirrors our commitment to delivery only the best finished products to our customers.
• Team Management: Conduct thorough project briefings with assigned Installation Forepersons or Lead Technicians, ensuring they understand the project scop end schedule. Collaborate with project team to ensure timely and appropriate deliveries of necessary equipment and supplies to the job site. Your leadership and team management skills are essential to foster a fun and creative work environment, leading to high team engagement and adherence to the proposed schedule.

Each responsibility requires a balance of technical expertise, project management skills, interpersonal abilities, and a positive attitude. We encourage continuous learning and adaptation, expecting you to demonstrate the capacity to learn from experiences and apply those lessons to new situations. The focus should always be on delivering results and ensuring that project goals are met or exceeded.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience performing each of the job responsibilities outlined above withing the audio-visual industry or an associated industry.
• OSHA SST Certification (Preferred)
• CTS Certification
• College Degree
• Deep understanding of audio-visual equipment, installation standards, and configuration/commissioning.
• Strong organization, efficiency, and detail-oriented skill sets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to translate technical jargon into layman’s terms for non-technical team members or clients.
• Demonstrate leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting, labor estimation and financial management to ensure projects are completed within the allocated budget inclusive of change order management.
• Proficiency in identifying potential risks in a project, assessing their impact, and developing contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, work under tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In