Senior AV Project Manager

Akkodis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Audio Visual Project Manager to lead large-scale AV projects in the Chicago area. This on-site role emphasizes strategic leadership, client collaboration, and precise execution across complex installations.

You will mentor teams, shape delivery processes, and partner with senior leadership to drive growth of the AV practice while delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Audio Visual (AV) project management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex AV integration, workplace technology, or smart building projects.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
• Demonstrated success managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and risk.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment where adaptability is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale and technically complex AV projects.
• Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and implementation strategies.
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation plans to ensure smooth installations.
• Manage project budgets, labor forecasting, subcontractor costs, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee project teams and provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to project management staff.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, construction meetings, and executive-level discussions.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring successful project outcomes and strong stakeholder communication.
• Review and approve change orders, project documentation, and project closeout activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices that strengthen project delivery.
• Support business growth initiatives and help expand the AV practice through industry expertise and client engagement.

Skills

AV project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, or related field

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL (Fulton Market/West Loop Area)

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite 5 Days per Week Initially (Office and Client Sites)

We are seeking a Senior Audio Visual Project Manager to help lead and grow a rapidly expanding AV practice. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic leader who can anticipate challenges before they arise, drive successful project execution, and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business.

Pay rate: up to $110,000-$133,000 annually. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

This role is ideal for someone with deep AV industry expertise, strong client-facing skills, and leadership potential. You will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver exceptional AV solutions while helping build processes, mentor team members, and contribute to long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale and technically complex AV projects.
• Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and implementation strategies.
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation plans to ensure smooth installations.
• Manage project budgets, labor forecasting, subcontractor costs, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee project teams and provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to project management staff.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, construction meetings, and executive-level discussions.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring successful project outcomes and strong stakeholder communication.
• Review and approve change orders, project documentation, and project closeout activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices that strengthen project delivery.
• Support business growth initiatives and help expand the AV practice through industry expertise and client engagement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Audio Visual (AV) project management experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing complex AV integration, workplace technology, or smart building projects.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
• Demonstrated success managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and risk.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment where adaptability is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Supervisor, Manager, or Team Lead experience.
• Experience building or growing an AV business, practice, or service offering.
• Sales or pre-sales experience with knowledge of the full customer lifecycle.
• Background in hospitality, restaurant, entertainment, or customer-focused service industries.
• PMP, CTS-D, CTS-I, or related certifications.

What Success Looks Like

• You act as a trusted advisor to leadership, clients, and project teams.
• You consistently identify and solve problems before they impact project delivery.
• You help build scalable processes and contribute to the growth of the AV practice.
• You create exceptional experiences for both external clients and internal stakeholders.
• You develop and mentor team members while positioning yourself for future leadership opportunities.
• Based in the Chicago Fulton Market/West Loop area.
• Primarily onsite and client-facing during the first six months.
• Potential opportunity for a more flexible hybrid schedule based on business needs and performance.
• Travel between office locations, project sites, and client locations may be required.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing AV practice.
• High visibility with senior leadership and key decision-makers.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and growth.
• Exposure to cutting-edge workplace technology and AV solutions.
• Clear path for professional development and future people leadership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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