Audio-Visual Project Manager

FORTÉ, Inc.; Town of Brookfield, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, vision & dental coverage

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and FSA

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement and learning

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

FORTÉ, Inc. in Brookfield, WI is seeking a project-focused role responsible for directing audiovisual installation projects from sale to customer acceptance. You will lead teams, interpret schematics, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Ideal candidates have experience in service or design of AV systems, strong cost-control skills, and PMP/CTS certifications preferred. This role offers a path in a 100% employee-owned environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the service, installation, or design of audiovisual and presentation systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics and to communicate design intent to the employees and other team members.
• Prior leadership of a team or supervision of employees.
• Understanding of job financial reports and the ability to control costs in the management of projects.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) and CTS Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out projects which meet the customer’s application of all sizes; traveling to client sites as needed.
• Planning, directing, and carrying out electronic communications and audiovisual installation projects from initial point of sale to final customer acceptance.
• Managing and leading a team of employees and exercising independent judgment in formulating a project plan.
• Ensuring the delivery of the project installation to the customer within the time and budget parameters of the project.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Client communication

Interpret schematics

Job description

Milwaukee, WI, 3275 Intertech Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At FORTÉ, every role plays a part in reimagining how the modern workplace works. Whether you're on the front lines with customers or behind the scenes making things run, your work helps people connect, collaborate, and get things done. From classrooms to control centers, we design and deliver the systems that power smarter, more connected workplaces – and it all starts with the people who make them possible. FORTÉ (formerly AVI Systems) is a 100% employee-owned company with 50+ years of experience and a bold new identity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out projects which meet the customer’s application of all sizes; traveling to client sites as needed
• Planning, directing, and carrying out electronic communications and audiovisual installation projects from initial point of sale to final customer acceptance.
• Managing and leading a team of employees and exercising independent judgment in formulating a project plan.
• Ensuring the delivery of the project installation to the customer within the time and budget parameters of the project.

What You Bring to Assure Success:

• Prior experience in the service, installation, or design of audiovisual and presentation systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics and to communicate design intent to the employees and other team members.
• Prior leadership of a team or supervision of employees.
• Understanding of job financial reports and the ability to control costs in the management of projects.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) and CTS Certification is preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

At FORTÉ, your work matters, and it’s easy to see the impact you make. That’s because we’re 100% employee-owned, and everyone here has a stake in how we show up – for each other, our customers, and the future we’re building. You’ll join a team that values your strengths, supports your growth, and shares your commitment to doing work that moves people and organizations forward. With bold momentum and a clear mission, FORTÉ is a place where you can bring your best – and build what’s next.

The benefits of ownership

At FORTÉ, you're not just covered – you’re supported. Our employee-owners have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and help you do your best work.

Here’s a look at what we offer:

• Healthcare, vision & dental coverage to keep you and your family well
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for more control over your healthcare dollars
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) so you benefit directly from our shared success
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities to support your growth
• Employer-paid employee assistance program to care for your physical, mental, and financial health
• Paid time off that helps you truly disconnect

FORTÉ is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Milwaukee, WI, 3275 Intertech Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States of America