Onsite Project Manager

AVI-SPL•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

New York based Project Manager reports to the Multimedia regional head of Projects integration & Maintenance in New York. This role will specifically manage the transition of Multimedia systems over to a newly created IOT Network. The program is complex, and the successful candidate must be capable of managing several phases of the project at any one time. The work will need to be managed both with in and out of hours and flexibility by the successful candidate will be required.

Requirements

Project management qualification (Prince 2 or similar)
Broadcast systems design, project delivery and commissioning experience
Infocomm CTS-I qualification
Previous experience as a project engineer / manager
Extensive knowledge of audiovisual systems and videoconferencing technology
Understanding of operational processes and procedures.
Proven track record in the delivery of corporate AV projects to client specification
Strong logistical and resource planning skills
Technical understanding and manufacturer training on our core products including but not limited to:
Cisco (videoconferencing), Polycom, Crestron, Extron, Panasonic, NEC, Samsung, Sharp, Sony
Clock audio.
Team working & Influencing
Good communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project

Responsibilities

Attend all internal, local and global, Multimedia project team meetings
Maintain internal, local and global, project tracker and status reports
Provide project pipeline reports for budgeting etc
Maintain project cost reports
Attend Multimedia department, local and global, team meetings where requested / appropriate
Oversee and direct all phases of integration project delivery to Multimedia global standards and processes including:
Business unit engagement and gathering client requirements
Providing internal client recommendations & quotations
Budgeting
Project scheduling
Resource planning
Solution & design engineering (part of an internal team in partnership with Multimedia Infra Team)
Engagement with our internal REM (Sourcing) team
Installation vendor engagement and management
Integration RFP production
RFP review
Cost control & reporting
Drawing and schematic review and approval
Use of the Ariba platform for RFP production and placing purchase orders
Vendor quality control
Change order review and approval
System commissioning and handover
TCM turnovers (where relevant)
Liaison across client, general contractors, electrical contractors, furniture contractors etc prior to and during the Multimedia/AV installation
Partner with Multimedia Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to ensure consistency with the firm’s operational / support / infrastructure & technical requirements.
Monitor project performance, ensuring that variances and issues are understood and properly addressed
Troubleshoot and provide direction/solutions during design and implementation
Mitigate project risks
Manage internal client expectations
Review and approve vendor invoices for payment
Arrange, coordinate and manage project vendor meetings, agenda’s, minutes, snag lists etc etc
Attend all necessary CS and EIP project meetings
Snag list production, overview and resolution (across all relevant trades)
Time logging in PPM system
Maintain all project documentation following Multimedia standard processes
Archive project documentation for our support teams including;
Bill of Materials into asset register, as built schematics, architectural plans and elevations into maintenance folders