What you'll do as a Project ManagerThe AV Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of audio-visual projects from concept through close-out. This role oversees scope, schedule, budget, and quality while serving as the primary point of contact between stakeholders, vendors, integrators, and internal teams. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with practical AV technical knowledge and excellent communication skills.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Delivery- Manage AV projects end-to-end, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, execution, commissioning, and close-out
- Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, status reports, and documentation
- Track milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget completion
- Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
AV Systems & Technical Coordination- Oversee deployment of AV systems including conferencing spaces, meeting rooms, training spaces, and large-format presentation environments
- Review system designs, drawings, and equipment lists for constructability and scope alignment
- Coordinate installation sequencing, system testing, commissioning, and user acceptance
- Ensure systems meet functional, performance, and user experience requirements
Vendor & Stakeholder Management- Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, AV integrators, OEMs, subcontractors, and consultants
- Manage vendor performance, schedules, deliverables, and change orders
- Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Facilitate meetings, site walks, and project reviews
Financial & Commercial Management- Own or support project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking
- Review contracts, scopes of work, quotes, and change requests
- Manage procurement timelines, equipment lead times, and substitutions as needed
- Ensure compliance with financial controls and approval processes
Close-Out & Handover- Manage punch lists, final documentation, and as-built deliverables
- Coordinate training, handover, and transition to operations or support teams
- Ensure projects are completed to quality standards and stakeholder expectations
Required Qualifications- 3-5+ years of experience managing AV, technology, or related integration projects
- Strong understanding of commercial AV systems, including:
- Video conferencing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms)
- Displays, projectors, and LED video walls
- Audio systems, microphones, speakers, and DSP concepts
- Control systems (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS concepts)
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and vendors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, facilities, construction, and business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications- CTS®, CTS-I®, CTS-D®, PMP®, or CAPM® certification
- Experience delivering large-scale or multi-site AV deployments
- Background working with AV integrators, enterprise AV teams, or construction projects
- Familiarity with construction schedules, site readiness reviews, and commissioning processes
Skills & Attributes- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Customer-focused with a collaborative mindset
- Confident decision-maker who can balance technical requirements with business needs
- Effective at resolving issues and navigating change
Travel & Physical Requirements- Ability to travel to job sites as required
- Ability to participate in site walks, inspections, and on-site meetings
