Field AV Project Manager

Solutionz Inc; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Solutionz, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AV and integration projects in the Los Angeles area. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure customer satisfaction on site and at customer job sites.

Based near La Mirada, you’ll travel to project sites within greater LA/Orange County, with regular commutes to the La Mirada office and occasional overnight travel. Strong PM experience required.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in the audiovisual, technology integration, low-voltage, construction, or related industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coordinating customers, technicians, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and change order management.
• Knowledge of commercial audiovisual systems, videoconferencing technologies, networking, and integrated technology solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, construction drawings, technical drawings, and project documentation.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other project scheduling software preferred.
• CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, PMP, or equivalent industry certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college, trade school, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel as required to support project and customer needs.
• Occasional after-hours work and overnight travel may be required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of projects assuring that it meets and exceeds Solutionz standards and satisfies the project scope.
• Forecast revenue recognition for the lifecycle of the project.
• Sales order approval following detailed review of project documents.
• Schedule and lead internal kickoff meetings.
• Engage customers to understand and set client expectations of deliverables.
• Monitor project progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary.
• Responsible for assembling the project staff and monitoring subcontractor performance throughout project.
• Complete site survey to confirm equipment placement and clearances.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation.
• Release equipment for purchase at appropriate times to ensure arrival prior to installation date without allowing product to be warehoused more than 30 days.
• Maintain project and resource schedule.
• Complete and submit internal change orders. These will be constantly maintained throughout the project.
• Initiate the invoicing process at the appropriate stage in project completion.
• Provide feedback, to AR, for timely PayApp submissions.
• Manage the implementation of client projects through the judicious application of the Solutionz project lifecycle procedures.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is given to the installer in advance of the installation start date.
• Report active project status as requested by external customers and monthly for internal customers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

Time management

Travel flexibility

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Trade school experience

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

PMP CTS certifications

Job description

Solutionz, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AV and integration projects in the Los Angeles area. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure customer satisfaction on site and at customer job sites.

Based near La Mirada, you’ll travel to project sites within greater LA/Orange County, with regular commutes to the La Mirada office and occasional overnight travel. Strong PM experience required.