Head of Project Management

Project Manager – Northern Virginia/Washington D.We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Project Manager based in the Northern Virginia / Washington D.This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of complex Audiovisual (AV), IT, and specialized technology integration projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Location: This is a full time, hybrid Project Manager role for projects based in Northern Virginia / Washington D.field-based, managing local projects).ResponsibilitiesProject 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.Technical Oversight and Quality Control: 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.Documentation and Compliance: Ensuring all project documentation, contracts, safety reports, and close-out documents are in place and comply with health and safety regulation.QualificationsMinimum 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 the fast-paced, high-stakes commercial environment of the Northern Virginia / Washington D.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.