Audio Visual Senior Project Manager

Continua Interiors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company paid Short Term and Long-Term 

Disability insurance (Short & Long)

HSA, DCA and FSA options available

Paid time off and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

Job summary

Continua Interiors is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale AV projects and align labor budgets with strategic goals. You will mentor teams, manage schedules, and ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication and risk mitigation.

The role requires 7+ years in PM with AV/tech integration, plus strong leadership and financial skills. Travel may be required; a PMP/CTS-D/CTS-I is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience, with 3+ years in AV/tech integration.
• Proven success managing large, enterprise AV projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities within PM teams.
• Solid financial and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Advanced problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of large-scale AV projects.
• Provide strategic guidance on labor and travel budgets to executives.
• Develop detailed project schedules and resource plans.
• Mentor project teams to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Forecast financial performance including margins and subcontractor costs.
• Conduct regular project reviews and risk assessments with mitigation.
• Represent Continua Interiors in client and construction meetings.
• Approve change orders and ensure proper documentation.
• Oversee project close-out, acceptance, reconciliation, and lessons learned.
• Drive ongoing improvements in methods, tools, and standards.
• Lead PMs through process changes and align across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting & finance

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, engineering, or related field

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

OUR CORE VALUES

Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Own Project Plan and Lead Project Team
• Team Mentorship and Support
• Time, Budget and Risk Management
• Onsite Presence
• Customer Satisfaction
• Process Improvement

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Lead planning and implementation of large-scale or technically complex AV projects.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on labor and travel budget planning, providing strategic guidance to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project schedules and resource plans; anticipate challenges and proactively resolve them.
• Oversee and mentor project teams to achieve milestones and deadlines.
• Manage and forecast project financial performance, including margin, labor budgets, and subcontractor costs.
• Conduct regular project reviews and risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Represent Continua Interiors in client and construction meetings, ensuring alignment and professionalism.
• Direct and approve change orders; ensure timely documentation and communication.
• Oversee project close-out, including final acceptance, documentation, reconciliation, and lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methods, tools, and standards.
• Lead project managers through process change while building alignment and driving organizational buy-in.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 in the audiovisual or technology integration industry.
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level or multi-phase AV projects.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within a project management team.
• Strong financial and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Certifications such as PMP, CTS-D, or CTS-I preferred.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 70 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Community Service opportunities
• Company social hours
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The hiring compensation range for this position is an annual base salary of $100,000 - $133,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Benefits available in this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

HOURS:

This is a full-time position. Standard work schedule is Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted.

DISCLOSURES:

Notice: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Continua is a drug-free workplace.

Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.