Audio-Visual Project Manager

Visual Sound•Baltimore, MD

11h

About The Position

Visual Sound is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a previous A/V background for our Baltimore, MD office. This role will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of the company's audio-visual projects, from the planning and technical design, to the installation and completion. This person will be acting as the main liaison between clients, internal teams (sales, engineering, installation), and contractors to ensure that projects meet technical specs, budget, resources, deadlines, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
3- 5 years AV industry experience.
The Ability to supervise and manage tasks and personnel to meet project objectives.
Will possess a fundamental understanding of AV system functionality and installation process and techniques.
Ability to trouble shoot and solve technical, personnel or other project related issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft project, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD viewing or markup utilities.
Ability to generate timely, concise, and effective business correspondence.
Ability to read and comprehend project technical documents including, but not limited to; engineering and architectural drawings, schedules, test reports, or commissioning documents.
Ability to create and maintain construction schedules
Ability to interact with employees, customers and colleagues in a professional and courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

CTS (Certified Technical Specialist) preferred but not required.
CAPM, PMP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the supervision of all personnel and activities on project site.
Oversees each project from the awarding stage through final project completion.
Obtains and reads all contract documents including, but not limited to: bid drawings and specifications, contract, project workbook, subcontractor scopes of work, and construction schedule.
Acquires a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives including, but not limited to: contractual, financial, technical, schedule, construction coordination, materials, personnel, and scope of work.
Coordinates all in-house activities associated with project execution, including but not limited to: submittals, engineering, fabrication and installation, programming, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
Creates and manages the project schedule.
Functions as the focal point for internal and external project communication and documentation.
Coordinates activities with general contractor, construction manager, owner and other trades as required.
Coordinates with Manager of Installation to schedule personnel for installation.
Cooperatively manages and monitors the labor expenditures of engineering, fabrication and installation personnel over the course of the project and communicate any issues that impact profitability.
Generates and/or responds to construction communication including, but not limited to: requests for information, change order documents, room readiness letters, delay or compression notification of theft or damage to materials, tools or vehicles, safety or injury reports, warranty information, material handoff or inventory, punch lists, field reports, sign-off documents or other documentation as assigned or required.
Proactively manages the change order process.
Regularly inspects installation work performed by staff and/or subcontractors.
Tests or certifies the performance of the installed systems.
Ability to work overtime when required.