PROJECT MANAGER

Bluewater Technologies Group•Kentwood, MI

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The A/V Integration Project Manager (PM) drives the successful delivery of complex A/V integration projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This role blends strong technical expertise in professional audio-visual systems with proven project leadership skills. The PM acts as a trusted partner to clients, engineers, and installation teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and exceptional outcomes.

Requirements

4+ years of project management experience in A/V integration or related industries.
Solid technical expertise in A/V systems, including signal flow, control systems (Crestron/AMX/Biamp/Extron), DSPs, video distribution, audio reinforcement, conferencing platforms, and networking fundamentals.
Proficient in documentation practices using M365 platform; disciplined in maintaining project workbooks, trackers, and change order documentation.
Proficiency with project management tools (Wrike, or equivalent) and Excel skills desired.
Understanding of construction methods and materials, including low-voltage systems and jobsite safety practices.
Demonstrated financial acumen: proven ability to manage budgets, track costs, and drive profitability.
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and subcontractors, with strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to influence and build trust with executive-level clients and stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record; ability to travel regularly to job sites as required.
Adaptable, resourceful, and committed to solving problems while maintaining focus on client satisfaction, with a positive, can-do attitude and a solutions-focused approach.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Sales counterparts; understands that positive cross-functional teamwork between Operations and Sales is essential to project and client success.
Passion for technology, continuous learning, and delivering projects that exceed expectations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AIA project documentation (drawings, submittals, change orders, schedules) is highly valued.
AVIXA CTS, or equivalent, certification is highly desirable.
Q360 proficiency is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning through closeout, with accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.
Partner closely with engineering, programming, procurement, and installation teams to ensure design intent and technical standards are met in the field.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, adjusting as needed to keep projects on track.
Establish and communicate clear success criteria, risk mitigation strategies, and contingency plans.
Maintain strong client communication and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project, ensuring all interactions reflect professionalism, clarity, and a partner-oriented approach.
Monitor and proactively improve client satisfaction, supporting Net Promoter Score (NPS) goals through responsiveness, issue resolution, and professionalism.
Collaborate with Installation Supervisors to align staffing and subcontractor needs; support resource planning by monitoring associate costs and ensuring alignment with project proposals and statements of work.
Proactively identify and resolve project challenges, with an emphasis on risk management and issue prevention.
Monitor financial health of each project—track revenue, margins, and variances; escalate potential issues such as cost overruns, claims, or back charges.
Ensure adherence to change management processes and accurate documentation of scope changes, submittals, and approvals.
Lead formal project kickoff meetings with sales, engineering, installation partners, finance, and clients to align on scope, schedule, and expectations.
Ensure comprehensive project closeout—confirm as-built documentation, final deliverables, and lessons-learned reports are complete and archived.
Motivate and guide project team members and subcontractors to deliver high-quality results and uphold accountability.
Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients, vendors, partners, and Sales counterparts, enhancing trust and long-term opportunities.
Work in close partnership with the Sales Team to ensure seamless project handoffs, clear communication, and shared accountability for client satisfaction; foster positive collaboration to minimize friction and strengthen cross-team synergy.
Participate in project post-mortems and deliver actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
Contribute to the evolution of project management best practices, tools, and processes across the Integration team.
Other duties as assigned.