Project Manager - Baltimore, MD

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Project Manager. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of complex Audio Visual (AV), IT, and specialized technology integration projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a champion of process compliance, utilizing our standardized documentation (Status Reports, Readiness Checklists, Bottleneck Trackers) to drive efficiency and hold external parties accountable. The role requires proactive leadership and a focus on ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction. Location: This is a full time, hybrid Project Manager role for projects based in Baltimore and surrounding area (field-based, managing local projects). Responsibilities Project Planning and Management: Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and stakeholders. This includes developing detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules. Budget and Resource Management: Developing and managing project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial targets are met. They also manage resource allocation, including internal technical personnel and external subcontractors/vendors. Client and Stakeholder Communication: Acting as the central point of contact for all internal and external communication. This involves consulting with clients, providing regular progress reports, addressing concerns, and ensuring overall client satisfaction. Technical Oversight and Quality Control: Possessing a strong technical knowledge of AV systems and ensuring installations meet industry standards, such as those set by AVIXA. This includes coordinating installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting equipment. Risk and Change Management: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. They also manage change orders to the project scope, budget, or timeline as necessary. Team Leadership and Coordination: Leading and motivating cross-functional teams of engineering and installation staff. They coordinate daily activities to ensure effective collaboration and a productive work environment. Documentation and Compliance: Ensuring all project documentation, contracts, safety reports, and close-out documents are in place and comply with health and safety regulation. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in the commercial Audio-Visual (AV), Security, or IT Systems Integration industry. Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end project management, including comprehensive planning, resource allocation, critical path scheduling, and effective task delegation across engineering and field teams. Proven ability to proactively manage logistics and the procurement lifecycle, including expediting processes and confirming material delivery alignment with the master schedule (Procurement Validation Checkpoint). Strong technical knowledge is required concerning quality assurance practices, including Inspection protocols, change order validation, and systematic rework reduction strategies. Exceptional capacity for data synthesis and professional, data-driven written and verbal communication with clients, general contractors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to manage resources and project timelines within fast-paced, high-stakes commercial environments. Must have or be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related technical field is strongly preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered. Direct experience in complex systems integration (AV, IT infrastructure, Security, Structured Cabling) is highly advantageous. Design & Integration offers a comprehensive benefit package including a competitive salary, health, dental, and a generous retirement plan. Qualified candidates interested in joining a challenging, growth-oriented organization are encouraged to apply. To apply, please include a cover letter and resume. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Attach Resume and Cover Letter Your Message GSA #GS-03F-0002T MBE CERTIFIED SBE CERTIFIED #J-18808-Ljbffr