AV Project Manager

EOS•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company seeking an Audio Visual Project Manager. This role is responsible for the full cycle of design, scheduling, and deployment of collaborative VC Equipment in new or remodeled client offices. Equipment includes audio visual and video conferencing systems, digital wayfinding, production events spaces, and specialty demo spaces. The Project Manager will partner with facilities and IT to ensure the effective deployment of innovative spaces that drive collaboration and communication. This role's work often overlaps with construction, ensuring ideal site conditions for installed technology. The project management component includes project leadership and acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on planning, execution, control, financial responsibility, and post-project review.

Requirements

Experience with construction drawings and schematics, understanding the functionality and infrastructure requirements for building and servicing client spaces with future-proofing in mind.
Experience leading teams through the design, scheduling, deployment, and commissioning phases of conference rooms, event spaces, broadcast studios, digital signage, and other VC type deployments in an enterprise organization.
Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues across multiple platforms including but not limited to Workplace Chat, Cisco Webex, email, and tasks.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve project-related issues, removing roadblocks for installation crews and construction teams.
Understand and maintain project budgets, adhering to strict guidelines.
Effectively manage multiple projects across multiple cities and regions.
Demonstrate time management skills with attention to detail, identifying roadblocks and next steps proactively.
Understand AV system functionality and installation processes and techniques.
AutoCAD proficiency level: Beginner to intermediate, ability to navigate, mark up basic drawings and adding templates for RCP’s, Elevations & floor plans.
Bluebeam Revu Sessions proficiency level: Intermediate.
Experience with project management software platforms in an enterprise organization.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
4+ Years Project Management Experience in a technical field (AV/VC, Networking, Infrastructure, IT Construction, etc.).
Experience with Office Microsoft Suite, Asana, and similar PM-style applications.
Excellent task management, verbal & written communication skills, combined with relentless follow-up.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally if the projects demand it.
Excels when working in a team-oriented environment and highly motivated to provide a positive user experience.
Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a fast-paced, changing work environment with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage time efficiently.
Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, a customer-service orientation, and welcoming, helpful attitude.
Able and confident to make decisions and be accountable for project deliverables.

Nice To Haves

CAPM or PMP certification or Prince2 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
BS or BA degree preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the collaboration of cross-functional partners and 3rd party vendors from project planning to execution/post-deployment review.
Prioritize tasks for Deployment Coordinators while supporting the Deployment Engineering team with non-standard deployments.
Lead projects through design, procurement, deployment, and commissioning of shared and collaborative IT gear in tech office builds, including Video Conferencing (VC), event production spaces, digital signage, and broadcast studios.
Provide project stakeholders with routine status updates on deployment projects, actively communicating technical issues and risks, and minimizing their impact using Asana.
Post weekly project updates.
Apply client standards while determining the design, bill of materials, and drawings for new and remodeled offices, working collaboratively with design engineers and cross-functional partners.
Engage with third-party vendors for hardware procurement, scheduling, and integration of systems.
Hold outside vendors accountable for proper installation and commitments to contracts, such as adhering to schedules and handing over a complete product or project.
Regularly perform site visits throughout the lifecycle of the projects.
Perform testing and commissioning handovers with third-party vendors.
Light drafting work in AutoCAD, marking up drawings to convey design intent to other trades.
Participate in Bluebeam sessions during design reviews to sign off on drawings, documentation, RFIs, etc.
Manage outside vendors on design process and integration efforts, adhering to rigid design guidelines.