Project Manager 1 - AV Systems

Encore Electric, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Encore University training

Cell phone allowance

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager I to lead AV projects in active construction environments, including new builds, major renovations, and board rooms, from kickoff to closeout. This full-time role is based in our Lakewood, CO office.

You will coordinate with GCs, designers, engineers, end users, IT teams, and field crews to maintain schedules and quality, with emphasis on safety, integrity, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of project coordination or PM experience in AV / low voltage / technology systems.
• Experience on large construction sites with multiple trades and active schedules.
• Knowledge of construction administration practices: submittals, RFIs, COs, schedule coordination.
• Familiarity with AV scopes: conferencing, displays, control systems, DSP, network basics.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV projects from kickoff through closeout, including pre-planning, scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and customer communication.
• Coordinate with GCs/CMs, designers/engineers, end users, IT teams, field crews, subs, and manufacturers.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, trend logs, daily reports, change orders, and closeout packages.
• Manage schedule milestones and readiness: pre-planning, rough-in, trim, commissioning, programming coordination, turnover.
• Assist in technical alignment across AV ecosystems (QSC/Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron, DSP, control, video distribution, conferencing).
• Ensure clean closeout: as-builts, O&M manuals, training, warranties/registrations where applicable.

Skills

Project coordination

PM experience

AV / low voltage technology

Construction administration

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Procore

Job description

Overview

Encore Electric - Technology Solutions (TS) is hiring a Project Manager I to help deliver high-quality AV systems in active construction environments, new builds, major renovations, tenant spaces, board rooms, theaters and many other spaces where coordination and communication matter. If you're organized, customer-focused, and want to grow quickly alongside a team that values safety, integrity, and people-first leadership, this role is for you.

PLEASE NOTE: this role is based full-time in our Lakewood office. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Compensation for this role: $90,000 - $110,000 Depending on Experience

What You'll Do

• Lead AV projects from kickoff through closeout: pre-planning, scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and customer communication
• Coordinate with GCs/CMs, designers/engineers, end users, IT teams, field crews, subs, and manufacturers
• Operate confidently inside typical construction administration workflows:
  • submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, trend logs, daily reports, change orders, closeout packages
• Manage schedule milestones and readiness: pre-planning, rough-in, trim, commissioning, programming coordination, and turnover
• Support technical alignment across AV ecosystems (e.g., QSC/Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron, DSP, control, video distribution, conferencing)
• Ensure clean closeout: as-builts, O&M manuals, training, warranties/registrations where applicable

What We're Looking For

• 2-4 years of project coordination or PM experience in AV / low voltage / technology systems
• Experience working on large construction sites (commercial, healthcare, higher ed, K-12, entertainment venues, etc.) with multiple trades and active schedules
• Familiarity with construction administration practices: submittals, RFIs, COs, schedule of values, schedule coordination, closeout documentation
• Working knowledge of AV scopes: conferencing, displays, speakers, microphones, control systems, DSP, racks, patching, basic network concepts
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through

Highly Preferred

• CTS/CTS-I/CTS-D, manufacturer certs, or willingness to pursue certifications
• Experience with AV manufacturers/programs (QSC, Crestron, Extron, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools like Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and project platforms (Procore, etc.)

Benefits Of This Role

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program.
• This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.

Applications will close for this position on October 15th, 2026 or when role is filled.

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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