Project Manager

Electrosonic; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, vision, life & disability

401k with company match

Paid parental leave after 1 year

Job summary

Electrosonic is seeking a Project Manager to lead experiential AV projects from Orlando, FL or near other offices. Remote work may be considered for the right candidate, with travel about 20%.

You will oversee AV engineers, coordinators, and installers, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and exceptional client experiences. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and staffing, manage invoicing and scope changes, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of AV systems across entertainment and corporate environments.
• Strong organizational and adaptability skills for dynamic environments.
• Experience leading teams and delivering client-focused outcomes in AV/experiential tech.
• Ability to interpret and manage budgets and schedules with value/margin focus.
• Certified project management credentials are a plus (PMP, CTS, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AV solutions, ensuring on-time, on-budget projects at high standards.
• Coordinate execution, align internal resources and external partners, maintain client communication.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans with in-house and partner teams.
• Manage financial performance, invoicing, scope changes, and forecasting for transparency.
• Guide AV engineers, coordinators, and installers to deliver exceptional results.
• Monitor project scope and contractual obligations, address changes to protect integrity.
• Serve as central point of coordination among internal teams, clients, partners, and contractors.
• Maintain project documentation, material tracking, and handover to Service for warranty.
• Optimize resource allocation and scheduling to meet milestones and client expectations.
• Ensure robust financial controls and cash flow through invoices and change orders.
• Champion health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Provide accurate labor/material estimates and refine forecasting from lessons learned.
• Represent Electrosonic professionally to build trust with clients and partners.
• Commit to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across projects.
• Uphold information security standards and protect client data.

Skills

AV systems

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Asana

Education

Degree in AV/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Asana

Job description

At Electrosonic, our team is composed of passionate, highly intelligent, and energetic individuals who are eager to make a difference. We provide an environment where you will be challenged and inspired daily. If you seek excitement and want to be part of something unique, we invite you to join our Electrosonian family. Together, we will continue to shape the future of technology-driven experiences.

About the role

We are looking for a Project Manager for our Orlando, FL or near our other offices with strong AV, construction, or technical project management experience. Remote opportunity considered for the right candidate.

Lead the delivery of experiential AV projects that exceed client expectations and bring their vision to life. As a key member of the Operations team, you'll guide a skilled group of AV engineers, project coordinators, and installation professionals, ensuring each project is executed with precision, delivered on time and within budget, and leaves a lasting impression through exceptional client experiences.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of impactful AV solutions—ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards that delight our clients.
• Strategically plan and coordinate project execution, aligning internal resources and external partners while maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients for seamless delivery
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans, leveraging in-house talent and trusted partners to meet client goals efficiently.
• Manage financial performance of projects, including timely invoicing, scope changes, and forecasting to ensure financial health and client transparency.
• Foster a high-performing project team environment, guiding AV engineers, coordinators, and installers to deliver exceptional results through organized and effective collaboration.
• Monitor and manage project scope and contractual obligations, proactively identifying and addressing changes to protect project integrity and client satisfaction.
• Serve as a central point of coordination, ensuring internal teams, clients, strategic partners, and contractors are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation, supporting material tracking, financial accuracy, and handover to Service for warranty execution.
• Optimize resource allocation and scheduling, balancing efficiency with quality to meet project milestones and exceed client expectations.
• Ensure robust financial controls, safeguarding against risk and ensuring sufficient cash flow through diligent management of invoices and change orders.
• Champion health and safety standards, ensuring all projects adhere to safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
• Provide accurate labor and material estimates, continuously refining forecasting through lessons learned to enhance future project planning.
• Represent Electrosonic with professionalism and integrity, building trust and long-term relationships with clients and partners.
• Commit to continuous improvement, applying insights from each project to elevate future performance and client outcomes.
• Uphold information security standards, ensuring all project activities comply with company policies and protect client data.

What will make you a great fit.

• You bring a broad understanding of AV systems and installations across both entertainment and corporate environments, with a passion for creating immersive experiences that resonate with clients.
• You’re highly organized and adaptable, thriving in dynamic environments where no two days are the same—and where your ability to pivot keeps projects moving forward.
• You excel under pressure, with a calm, solutions-focused mindset that helps prioritize tasks and maintain momentum even in complex situations.
• You’re confident with digital tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word, and use them to drive clarity, efficiency, and transparency across your projects.
• You understand how to communicate and manage budgets and schedules, always keeping an eye on maximizing value for both the client and the business.
• You’re a natural leader, able to inspire and align cross-functional teams toward shared goals, while fostering a culture of accountability and mutual respect.
• You have a strong grasp of the project lifecycle and its key milestones, enabling you to schedule work intelligently and anticipate dependencies.
• You hold a degree in a relevant technical discipline or bring at least five years of hands‑on experience in the AV or related industry, with a proven track record of leading successful teams and delivering client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional project management experience in the AV, experiential technology, or a closely related industry.
• Hands‑on installation or prior project coordination experience, with a strong understanding of field realities and client‑facing delivery.
• Solid knowledge of current products, technologies, and trends in audio, video, show control, and integrated AV systems.
• Strong skills in communication, critical thinking, risk management, and relationship building, with a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences.
• Proficient with standard office and project management tools (e.g., Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with the collaboration platforms Teams and Asana is a plus.
• Ability to interpret and manage project budgets and schedules, with a mindset for optimizing value and margin.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, specifically construction trades, and a track record for problem‑solving across multiple disciplines.
• Industry and Project Management Certifications are a plus. May include PMP, CTS, OSHA.

Salary based on experience: $90k annual

Orlando: Hybrid flexibility

Remote: opportunity considered for the right candidate

Travel: 20% is required with this role

A day in the Life

• Inclusive Team Culture

At Electrosonic we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

• Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance, offering a hybrid work environment, dependent of position. We believe maintaining the right balance between your personal and professional life is important to our team's overall well-being.

We are dedicated to supporting our team members to grow a long-term career with us. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we support continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Compensation and Wellness

The salary range for this role is dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. We offer a full range of health and wellness benefits that include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life and disability benefits.
• Wellness discount programs,
• 401k
• *Paid parental leave after 1 year of service.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time.

Come be a part of a Global company that has been recognized for its superior and unsurpassed technology master planning and system integration.

With unique global capability, we deliver highly complex world-class projects, conference room technology, and executive briefing centers across a multitude of sectors.