Hands-On AVL Project Manager | On-site & Travel

Next Level AVL; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $55,000–$70,000

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Company vehicle or mileage

Training and certification

Direct access to ownership

Job summary

Next Level AVL is seeking an experienced AVL Project Manager to own installation and production projects from signed proposal through final client sign-off. You will be the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, crew, and client communication.

You'll run multiple concurrent projects - a church sanctuary upgrade, a corporate conference room install, a multi-day live event - and keep each one on time, on budget, and on spec. This is a hands-on role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing AV, AVL, low-voltage, or commercial construction projects.
• Technical fluency across audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Ability to read architectural, electrical, and AV drawings.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD for drawings and plots.
• Proven track record managing concurrent projects, budgets, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle from kickoff to closeout.
• Build and maintain schedules and milestones; drive completion.
• Conduct site surveys and identify constraints before change orders.
• Coordinate with GC, electricians, and subs.
• Manage punch lists and lead final commissioning and client acceptance.
• Provide regular status updates to clients and sales team.

Skills

Project management

Technical fluency (AV/Video/Lighting)

Reading drawings

AutoCAD/Vectorworks

Budget and scheduling

Client communication

Team leadership

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Next Level AVL is seeking an experienced AVL Project Manager to own installation and production projects from signed proposal through final client sign-off. You will be the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, crew, and client communication.

You'll run multiple concurrent projects - a church sanctuary upgrade, a corporate conference room install, a multi-day live event - and keep each one on time, on budget, and on spec. This is a hands-on role.