AV Project Manager (New Construction)

MidPoint Technology Group; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MidPoint Technology Group is seeking a Project Manager to oversee audio visual system installations, budgets, scheduling, procurement, and QC/QA across projects of varying size and complexity. You will coordinate vendors, internal teams, and customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and strong profitability.

You should bring 4+ years in low voltage/AV project management, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 4+ years of managing low voltage construction projects, ideally AV.
• PMP preferred.
• Ability to work independently and handle moderate-to-high complexity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active communication with vendors and customers to balance time vs. profits.
• Allocate and maximize resources through project planning to meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of industry practices across markets.
• Prepare and submit Change Orders for price and installation plans.
• Support invoicing and collections by ensuring contracts are met and billing is timely.
• Manage project budget and P&L responsibility.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering, installation and subcontracting activities.
• Supervise installation labor and subcontractors.
• Prioritize workload to deliver quality on time and within budget.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop contingency plans.

Skills

High EQ

Independent work

Analytical decision making

Self-motivated

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Task management

Education

High School Diploma

PMP certification (preferred)

Experience in AV/low voltage

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

ERP system

Job description

MidPoint Technology Group is hiring a Project Manager to plan, organize, direct and control project-planning and performance activities for effective management of audio visual system installation. Projects include, but are not limited to, all aspects of systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning QC/QA and financial success. Responsible for overall project budget management, project surveys, material procurement, project implementation and inspection scheduling. The Project Manager must be capable of executing portfolio of projects varying in size and high degree of complexity on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation and management.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Maintain an active and thoughtful communication pattern with vendors, internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to make sure efforts reflect and anticipated return (revenue, growth and customer retention)

-Consistently and effectively determine, allocate, and maximize available resources through project planning to ensure the achievement of sales and project management objectives

-Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive practices as they relate to multiple markets

-Implements changes in project, contract price and installation plans to include the estimation, development and submission of Change Orders

-Support company's invoicing and collection efforts by not only ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are met initially, but by ensuring all invoicing is completed accurately and on time by aggressively monitoring the reports in ERP System and following up with customers management and customers on a consistent basis

-Manage Project budget and project P&L responsibility

-Prepares the project installation plan, determines goals, manages the plan, prepares and implements job procedures

-Maintains construction schedules and coordinates task-scheduling with other trades

-Maintains all records of job status, job changes and material flow

-Defines project problems by working with financial, contract management and management tools to assure project profitability

-Plans and schedules engineering, installation and subcontracting activities

-Supervise installation labor and sub-contractors

-Prioritize team workload to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget

-Troubleshoot project issues and engage appropriate management and resources as needed to mitigate impacts

-Develop fallback and contingency plans

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma required

4+ years of managing low voltage construction projects, ideally specializing in audio visual

PMP preferred

High EQ

Ability to work independently, and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity, which requires knowledge of technical and business environments

Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms are a plus (Crestron, Extron, Q-Sys, Biamp, etc.).

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and SharePoint).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team Player with strong work ethic

Excellent follow-up and leadership skills

Strong analytical decision-making capabilities

Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others

Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines

Experience in the AV industry is preferred

Ability to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting