Project Manager – Baltimore, MD

Design & Integration, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

A leading technology integration firm in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the management of complex Audio Visual and IT integration projects. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and maintain high-quality standards. Responsibilities include project planning, client communication, and technical oversight, requiring a minimum of 5 years in relevant experience and a strong understanding of AV systems. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in AV, Security or IT Systems Integration.
• Strong technical knowledge regarding quality assurance practices.
• Ability to manage resources and project timelines in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Developing and managing project budgets and schedules.
• Acting as the main contact for all internal and external communications.
• Ensuring installations meet industry standards.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Technical Knowledge of AV Systems

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Project Manager. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of complex Audio Visual (AV), IT, and specialized technology integration projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a champion of process compliance, utilizing our standardized documentation (Status Reports, Readiness Checklists, Bottleneck Trackers) to drive efficiency and hold external parties accountable. The role requires proactive leadership and a focus on ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction.

Location: This is a full time, hybrid Project Manager role for projects based in Baltimore and surrounding area (field-based, managing local projects).

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management: Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and stakeholders. This includes developing detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Budget and Resource Management: Developing and managing project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial targets are met. They also manage resource allocation, including internal technical personnel and external subcontractors/vendors.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Acting as the central point of contact for all internal and external communication. This involves consulting with clients, providing regular progress reports, addressing concerns, and ensuring overall client satisfaction.
• Technical Oversight and Quality Control: Possessing a strong technical knowledge of AV systems and ensuring installations meet industry standards, such as those set by AVIXA. This includes coordinating installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Risk and Change Management: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. They also manage change orders to the project scope, budget, or timeline as necessary.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: Leading and motivating cross-functional teams of engineering and installation staff. They coordinate daily activities to ensure effective collaboration and a productive work environment.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensuring all project documentation, contracts, safety reports, and close-out documents are in place and comply with health and safety regulation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in the commercial Audio-Visual (AV), Security, or IT Systems Integration industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end project management, including comprehensive planning, resource allocation, critical path scheduling, and effective task delegation across engineering and field teams.
• Proven ability to proactively manage logistics and the procurement lifecycle, including expediting processes and confirming material delivery alignment with the master schedule (Procurement Validation Checkpoint).
• Strong technical knowledge is required concerning quality assurance practices, including Inspection protocols, change order validation, and systematic rework reduction strategies.
• Exceptional capacity for data synthesis and professional, data-driven written and verbal communication with clients, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage resources and project timelines within fast-paced, high-stakes commercial environments.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related technical field is strongly preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Direct experience in complex systems integration (AV, IT infrastructure, Security, Structured Cabling) is highly advantageous.

Design & Integration offers a comprehensive benefit package including a competitive salary, health, dental, and a generous retirement plan. Qualified candidates interested in joining a challenging, growth-oriented organization are encouraged to apply.

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