Project Manager

AVI-SPL; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits, including vision and

Paid holidays and PTO

Training and professional development

Job summary

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider that delivers AV systems integration for workplaces and events. As Project Manager you will oversee direction, coordination, and completion of AV projects, ensuring time, scope, budget, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, liaise with clients and vendors, travel to sites as needed, and drive project success through AVI-SPL processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in AV/construction/tech.
• Proven project management and team leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects with strong time management and detail orientation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Learn and comply with AVI-SPL standard processes and procedures.
• Refer to project documents including scopes of work, drawings, contracts, schedules.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings among Sales, Engineering, Programming, Fabrication & Installation.
• Identify and manage project risk; escalate to management as needed.
• Create and manage project schedules and resource planning.
• Manage project material/equipment orders and expenditures.
• Provide status reports and escalate issues to leadership.
• Ensure quality of work by internal and subcontracted teams.
• Communicate potential costs or disputes early to management.
• Ensure change orders are processed per procedures.
• Gather close-out documentation for service teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships focusing on on-time delivery and quality.
• Respond to client communications in a timely, professional manner.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Communication

Budget understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Formal AV/Construction/Tech education

Tools

MSProject

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Project Manager, you will be overseeing the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific AV systems integration projects. In addition, the Project Manager will ensure projects achieve time, scope, budget, quality, safety and customer satisfaction requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating all activities associated with the timely, accurate, and on-budget completion of the project, according to established AVI-SPL Project Management process and procedures.

Who We Are

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevateexperiences,create new value, and enableorganizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. Our success starts with our people; and a workplace that champions culture and belonging ensures we grow and thrive together.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, you will be overseeing the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific AV systems integration projects. In addition, the Project Manager will ensure projects achieve time, scope, budget, quality, safety and customer satisfaction requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating all activities associated with the timely, accurate, and on-budget completion of the project, according to established AVI-SPL Project Management process and procedures.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

• Learn and comply with all AVI-SPL standard process and procedures within the AVI-SPL Operations Playbook, utilizing tools approved and provided by AVI-SPL.
• Be a subject matter expert with contract documents for each assigned project including, but not limited to project scopes of work, bid drawings and specifications, contract, subcontractor scopes of work, and construction schedules.
• Facilitate internal and external Project Kickoff meeting among Sales, Engineering, Programming, Fabrication & Installation, Customer resources and Third-Party resources.
• Identify and manage project risk, resolving all project related issues with team or through escalation to management.
• Create and manage comprehensive project schedules and coordinate/verify appropriate resource scheduling for all required project tasks.
• Facilitate project material / equipment orders.
• Manage all project (equipment, labor, miscellaneous, direct, etc.) expenditures based on project budget throughout the project lifecycle, identify problem areas, spearhead resolution and communicate any issues impacting profitability to management.
• Provide and review status/progress reporting of all projects internally and externally. Raise any issues to management at this time for escalation.
• Manage and verify quality of work performed by internal and/or subcontracted resources.
• Raise awareness immediately to management regarding potential claims or back charges or any large costs that will affect AVI-SPL financially.
• Ensure that any scope, schedule, cost or change of terms are handled in accordance with established AVI-SPL change order procedures.
• Gather and supply AVI-SPL Service teams with applicable close-out documentation.
• Maintain and develop strong relationship with customers with direct interaction with focus on improving customers’ perception of on-time delivery, quality, communication, responsiveness and problem solving.
• Respond to communications from customers regarding problems or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Steer project results to satisfy customer requirements to obtain AVI-SPL Net Promoter Score goals.
• Travel to various job sites as required.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.

Must-Haves

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the Audio Visual, Construction, Technology or related industry.
• Proven project management and team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated management of multiple projects using sound time management skills with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Effective communication and interaction skills.
• Creative problem solving and investigation skills to identify complex problems and generate solutions.
• Understanding of all revenue, budget, margin and financial variance factors of assigned projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in the Audio Visual, Construction, Technology or related industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical, contractual and construction documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), MSProject schedule software
• Employees operating company or personal vehicles for business purposes must be legally authorized to drive, maintain a valid driver’s license and provide proof of coverage, meeting all minimum required insurance coverage as a condition of employment.
• Employees driving fleet vehicles must meet eligibility requirements; comply with all guidelines, including telematics monitoring, vehicle maintenance schedules, proper use of assigned fuel and toll devices.

Nice-To-Haves

• Comprehension of AV system functionality and installation processes and techniques.
• Formal education in Audio Visual, Construction, Technology or related field.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent verbal communication and presentations.
• Frequent use of computers and mobile devices.
• Travel may be required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Office and client-site environments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

More About Us

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.

Pay Type

Min Base

Max Base

Salary

$93k

$115k