Project Manager/ Project Engineer (Audio Visual)

Position Summary

The AV Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of commercial or residential Audio Visual integration projects. They act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical understanding of AV systems and proven leadership in managing complex installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee AV projects from initial handover (sales-to-operations) through engineering, procurement, installation, programming, commissioning, and client sign-off.
• Financial & Budget Control: Manage project budgets, track labor and material costs, review subcontractor quotes, approve invoices, and ensure healthy profit margins.
• Scheduling & Resource Planning: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management tools. Coordinate internal engineers, programmers, and field technicians, as well as external contractors.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main liaison between clients, general contractors, architects, and internal teams. Run regular progress meetings and provide timely status reports.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify potential project roadblocks, delays, or scope creep, and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Process formal Change Orders when necessary.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all AV installations comply with industry standards, company best practices, and local safety and building codes. Oversee system testing and commissioning documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3–8 years of experience managing AV integration projects in commercial, corporate, education, or hospitality environments.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent industry experience.
• Certifications (Preferred): PMP (Project Management Professional) and AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) credentials.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of AV signals (video over IP, Dante/AES67, HDMI/HDBaseT), control systems (Crestron, AMX, Q-SYS), unified communications (Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms), and structured cabling.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, time-management, and written/verbal communication skills. Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and professional PSA/ERP tools.