Project Manager - AV-Integration

Diversified • Chicago, IL

3d • Remote

About The Position

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a project manager in commercial construction trades and settings is required.
• Familiarity with audio/video systems installations.
• Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory and people skills.
• The Project Manager shall have the ability and skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical, political and people related problems.
• Has a high level of both written and verbal communication skills.
• Focused on clients and able to understand how they can use technology from Diversified to meet their business needs.
• Approachability; works well on teams. Is a natural leader.
• Delegates effectively.
• Good at setting and managing people’s expectations.
• Personally organized, manages time well, and sets clear priorities. Sets an example for preparation, punctuality, and professional appearance.
• Excellent at planning.
• Forecasts and manages risks.
• Problem solver who can remain effective in tense situations.
• Associates/Bachelors degree required and/or equivalent experience.
• Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• A PMP certification from the Project Management Institute is desired.
• AVIXA CTS certification.
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction of a project throughout its entire lifecycle, from Initiating through Closing phases.
• Overseeing and performing project management functions on all AVE projects, budgets and scopes.
• Acting as the person responsible on their assigned projects and have direct control over all project activities.
• Coordinating and communicating project activities.
• Providing clear leadership and ownership for the project within Diversified, including accurate and timely verbal and written communication and follow up.
• Coordinating all activities associated with the timely, accurate and on-budget completion of the project, including engaging stakeholders, delegating responsibilities clearly and running client and internal project meetings.
• Providing support and assistance to team members as needed in order help them be successful and get the job done.
• Ensuring appropriate and frequent communication between stakeholders.
• Resolving destructive conflict.
• Designing, planning, and coordinating work teams with regards to AVE installation projects.
• Assuming ownership of individual projects and assignments.
• Establishing and maintaining communication with Account Executives, Directors, installation technicians, subcontractors, clients, etc.
• Developing and communicating project updates as required.
• Providing constant monitoring of labor, equipment and materials budgets.
• Providing and/or directing technical and administrative support to project team members.
• Developing and maintaining all related project schedules.
• Performing field verification of prospective work site. Documenting all issues with site and keeping everyone informed of potential issues and solutions.
• Coordinating all drawings and documentation between all internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitating and directing design reviews to assure proper documentation in the field.
• Coordinating all system programming and final checkout of systems. Providing punch-list of remaining tasks after substantial completion.
• Contracting with contractors and other trades when necessary.
• Monitoring status of projects including cost, timing and staffing to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.
• Ensuring quality and continuous improvement.
• Coordinating training & turnover of projects to client, service department, & sales.
• Takes full ownership of project.
• Acts as the single point of responsibility and accountability for the project.
• Ensures schedule performance, quality of solution delivered to client, and client satisfaction.
• Manages and reports on the project’s financials, including ensuring budget performance and profitability. Ensures timely and correct billings to client.
• Demonstrates proactivity, responsiveness, and follow through.
• Communicates decision options to stakeholders and manages those decisions.
• Manages a complex array of decisions at every point of the project but is rarely the sole decision maker.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree