Project Manager – Northern Virginia/Washington D.C.

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading technology integration company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a full-time, hybrid role based in Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. The successful candidate will manage complex audiovisual projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards. Responsibilities include project planning, team leadership, client communication, and compliance with industry standards. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and preferably a bachelor's degree. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in AV, Security, or IT Systems Integration.
• Expertise in end-to-end project management including planning and resource allocation.
• Strong ability to manage logistics and procurement lifecycle effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives, develop project plans and timelines.
• Manage budgets and resources, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Act as central point of contact for all communications with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee technical installations ensuring industry standards are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
• Ensure compliance with documentation and safety regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge of AV Systems

Client Communication

Budget Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Logistics Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Project Manager – Northern Virginia/Washington D.C.

FULL TIME, HYBRID

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Project Manager based in the Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. corridor to spearhead our expansion into this key market. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of complex Audiovisual (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 Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. (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 the fast-paced, high-stakes commercial environment of the Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. technology corridor.
• 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.

To apply, please include a cover letter and resume.