What are the responsibilities and job description for the AV Project Manager position at General Atomics?
Job Summary
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for an AV Project Manager to join our Facilities Capital Projects Team in San Diego, CA!
Under consultative direction, this position is responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise Audio-Visual systems across collaboration spaces. This role ensures high-quality user experiences by maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting AV environments while supporting business communication and meeting technologies. The AV Project Manager oversees vendor-delivered installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with industry standards, security requirements, and organizational objectives. This role serves as the primary coordinator between internal stakeholders, external vendors, and technical teams to ensure successful planning, execution, and completion of Audio Video infrastructure projects. The position requires strong knowledge of AV best practices, adaptive design of Audio-Visual systems that meet customer requirements as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 72,500 - 129,770
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for an AV Project Manager to join our Facilities Capital Projects Team in San Diego, CA!
Under consultative direction, this position is responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise Audio-Visual systems across collaboration spaces. This role ensures high-quality user experiences by maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting AV environments while supporting business communication and meeting technologies. The AV Project Manager oversees vendor-delivered installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with industry standards, security requirements, and organizational objectives. This role serves as the primary coordinator between internal stakeholders, external vendors, and technical teams to ensure successful planning, execution, and completion of Audio Video infrastructure projects. The position requires strong knowledge of AV best practices, adaptive design of Audio-Visual systems that meet customer requirements as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the design, planning, execution, and delivery of Audio-Visual infrastructure projects, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
- Oversee vendor-delivered installations and upgrades of conference rooms, training spaces and operation centers.
- Create and manage detailed documentation for all design and installation projects, including system diagrams, configurations, and close-out reports.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Information Technology Services (ITS), Facilities, and end users to define project requirements, develop implementation plans, and ensure alignment with operational needs.
- Manage vendor performance including scope verification, quality assurance, milestone tracking, and issue resolution.
- Review and approve project designs, test results, as-built documentation, and certification reports for Audio-Visual installations and related infrastructure.
- Conduct technology assessments with cost-effective solutions that align with GA’s AV standards.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address system integration issues, infrastructure constraints, and vendor coordination challenges.
- Represent the organization in coordination meetings with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and provide status updates to leadership and stakeholders
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and at least six years of progressively complex experience in project administration. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Advanced ability to read and interpret building drawings, schematics, and equipment/room elevations to meet project needs.
- Proficiency with AV control systems, video conferencing solutions, digital signage, audio-visual signal flows and projection systems
- Physical capability to climb ladders, crawl under tables, and lift TVs and AV equipment as required.
- Experience in programming, installing, and troubleshooting Extron and Biamp products, with advanced knowledge of their applications.
- Ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships.
- CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D are preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with senior management, vendors, and technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing deadlines.
Salary range: 72,500 - 129,770