Audio-Visual Project Manager

Network Cabling Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Cabling Services is seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Project Manager to oversee planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of AV installation projects at client sites. You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

You will lead on-site operations, coordinate with clients and teams, and enforce safety standards including ANSI/AVIXA guidelines. Candidates should have strong leadership and technical drawing reading skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of AV project management experience.
• Strong understanding of AV signal flow, audio and video distribution.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure, Logitech, Poly, Cisco Webex, MS Teams Rooms, or Zoom Rooms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site operations for AV installation projects and serve as the primary client contact.
• Oversee installation of AV systems including displays, sound systems, control systems, and conferencing solutions.
• Own project schedules and milestones, proactively flag risks to deliverables.
• Conduct site walks, verify jobsite readiness, and resolve issues in real time.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, staging, and inventory management.
• Load programs and test AV control/DSP systems (Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, Crestron, etc.).
• Support system testing, commissioning, and final client handoff.
• Maintain clear client communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Reading technical drawings

Education

OSHA certification

Tools

Crestron

Extron

Q-SYS

Biamp

Shure

Logitech

Poly

Cisco Webex

Microsoft Teams Rooms

Zoom Rooms

Job description

The Audio-Visual Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of audiovisual installation projects at client job sites. This role owns on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site operations for AV installation projects, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineers, and internal teams
• Oversee installation of AV systems, including displays, sound systems, control systems, conferencing solutions, and related infrastructure
• Own project schedules and milestones, proactively flagging risks to deliverables
• Conduct site walks, verify jobsite readiness, and resolve installation issues in real time
• Read and interpret AV drawings, schematics, and system designs to guide installation
• Supervise subcontractors, technicians, and labor crews on-site, including scheduling and quality checks
• Track progress and provide daily/weekly status updates to internal and client stakeholders
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company policies, including applicable ANSI/AVIXA standards (e.g., display size and viewing-position guidelines)
• Coordinate equipment delivery, staging, and inventory management
• Load programs and test AV control/DSP systems (Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, Crestron, etc.)
• Support system testing, commissioning, and final client handoff
• Maintain clear, consistent client communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Document as-builts, change orders, and closeout materials

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in AV installation, construction, or low-voltage project management
• Strong understanding of AV signal flow, audio systems, video distribution, video conferencing, AV-over-IP technologies, and structured cabling
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure, Logitech, Poly, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, or Zoom Rooms
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, PoE, managed switches, and AV-over-IP systems, including Dante and/or AVB audio networking protocols
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot AV control systems, DSPs, network switches, and network-connected AV-over-IP devices
• Experience managing commercial AV projects in corporate, education, healthcare, or government settings
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools
• OSHA certification preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver's license required

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.