Senior AV Project Manager - Lead Installations & Teams

Cti; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Employer-matched medical, prescription

Dental insurance after 60 days

Employer matched 401K up to 3%

Bonus eligibility

PTO and holidays with floating days

Gifts for life events

Cell phone reimbursement

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

CTI is an established AV solutions provider located in the Chicago area, seeking an experienced AV Project Manager to ensure a fantastic customer experience.

You will lead all aspects of AV integration projects, delegate responsibilities, manage budgets and timelines, maintain clear client updates, and mentor a high-performing team to deliver on-site installations and commissioning with excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing commercial AV integration projects, developing strategies, and coordinating resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; maintaining accurate project documents and client updates.
• Experience in leading teams, including training and performance management.
• Hands-on experience with AV installations and providing creative solutions.
• Ability to track and improve performance metrics, ensuring projects meet deadlines and budget goals.
• Travel: Company-paid overnight travel around 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve project goals and ensure seamless AV integration.
• Schedule all necessary corporate services and labor resources for projects.
• Communicate deadlines, specifications, and budgets to the AV install team.
• Maintain current and accurate project documentation, BOMs, and change orders.
• Maintain ongoing client communication with updates on issues and progress.
• Lead and motivate a team, overseeing training and performance management.
• Delegate responsibilities and document assignments and ownership.
• Support install staff through installation, programming, and final punch lists.
• Ensure projects stay on track to meet client deadlines and reflect margin.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Budget monitoring

Technical oversight

Documentation

Client updates

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

CTI is an established AV solutions provider located in the Chicago area, seeking an experienced AV Project Manager to ensure a fantastic customer experience.

You will lead all aspects of AV integration projects, delegate responsibilities, manage budgets and timelines, maintain clear client updates, and mentor a high-performing team to deliver on-site installations and commissioning with excellence.