Assistant Audio Visual Project Manager

Inter Technologies Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing family-owned business that specializes in audio-visual integration. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing installation projects, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team, manage project scope, and collaborate closely with clients. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to a 'Best in Class' AV integration program. If you are passionate about technology and teamwork, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical coverage options

401k program with employer match

Vacation

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and experience directing teams.
• Ability to make important decisions under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing AV installation projects.
• Communicate with staff and clients to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Team Leadership

Education

CTS and/or CTS-I certification

3-5 years of project management experience

Experience in the AV industry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Inter Technologies Corporation (ITC)provides expert audio-visual integration services. Our adaptable structure enables us to complete and provide follow-on support for large-scale installations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. ITC is a rapidly growing and evolving family-owned and operated business and we need you to join our growing family and client list!

Title: Assistant Project Manager (Buffalo)

Department: Operations

Reports To: Project Manager (Buffalo)

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

This position is responsible and accountable for assisting the Project Manager (PM) in managing project scope and timing for AV installation projects including the schedule and installation of electric, hardware and wiring components of audio-visual systems. Specifically, the Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for operational on-site management and oversight of a lead technician and/or team of technicians responsible for the installation of audio-visual systems primarily located in Buffalo ensuring all financial, programmatic and operating systems meet established targets. This position reports to the Project Manager (Buffalo) and is a member of the Operations team supporting the mission and goals of a "Best in Class" sales and AV integration program. As a leadership member of a dynamic installation operation, the APM will work in conjunction with the PM to independently ensure the coordination, receipt, inventory, assembly and installation of AV equipment on job site locations to comply with the company’s policies and procedures, including quality, safety, environmental, and business practices.

Essential job functions, duties and responsibilities:

This position is responsible for independently managing the operational on-site project scope and timing for AV installation projects including the schedule and installation of electric, hardware and wiring components of audio-visual systems . Over the course of a project, the APM will need to communicate with staff and clients, make decisions and monitor the progress of the project to keep it on schedule. Important duties and responsibilities for an Assistant Project Manager include but are not limited to:

• Incorporate new and existing long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines and allocating resources
• Delegating tasks at the project site to employees best positioned to complete them
• Identifying and managing potential risks and liabilities of assigned projects
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and goals
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple employees are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Communicating with PM and operations leadership to keep the project aligned with goals
• Performing quality control on the project throughout installation to maintain the standards expected
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project in conjunction with the PM as needed
• Motivating people involved in the project to complete tasks on time
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

● CTS and/or CTS-I certification

● Prior team leadership and project management experience (3-5 years) and three years of experience working in the AV industry

● Understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework and knowledge of various project management methodologies

● Ability to travel on occasional basis

● Successfully complete criminal background check, motor vehicle review and drug test prior to start

● Strong communication skills and experience directing teams

● Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office productivity software including Google, Microsoft Word and Excel

● Ability to learn new tasks quickly

● Ability to make important decisions under tight timelines and in a fast-paced environment

● Problem-solving and time management skills

● Friendly and approachable

● Valid driver’s license with less than two citations in last two years and reliable transportation

● Ability to lift 75 pounds and complete ladder and other safety training

Supervisory Responsibilities

· Coordinating and directing a Lead AV Technician and/or one or more AV technician teams on job sites

· Requesting and coordinating the travel and accommodation needs of AV technician teams

· Managing and maintaining the relationships with customer point-of-contacts at various job sites

Success Factors:

The personal characteristics that make an individual successful in this industry include:

- Optimism through challenges that demonstrates leadership and role-modeling

- Growth mindset that demonstrates adaptability and accountability

- Manages stress well and displays proactive decision making

- Shows initiative and is proactive, dependable and productive to complete tasks effectively and efficiently

- A professional attitude focusing on the success of Inter Technologies Corporation with a high degree of attention to details

- Works well with others, including taking direction and offering/receiving constructive feedback

- A professional and respectful attitude in dealing with others and adjusting to varied job assignments and tasks

- An aptitude toward time and resource management

- A desire to progress in job knowledge and qualifications and take on new responsibilities

- A desire to help others accomplish tasks and achieve goals

Job offer includes a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical coverage options, a 401k program with employer match, vacation, and sick pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000 -- $85,000

The pay range for this role is:

65,000 - 85,000 USD per year (Remote - Buffalo, US)