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Job Title: AV Field Project Manager
Location: Danbury, CT (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Our Client
Our client is a national technology integration firm specializing in enterprise network infrastructure, cybersecurity, wireless systems, and commercial audio-visual solutions. With decades of experience supporting large-scale deployments and mission-critical projects across industries, they pride themselves on quality, safety, and technical excellence.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced AV Field Project Manager to oversee on-site audio-visual installations, manage field teams, and ensure project execution meets safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise technicians and perform hands-on tasks in shop fabrication and on job sites.
- Lead and train field technicians on safety standards, AV installation best practices, and internal processes.
- Coordinate staffing and resources with the AV Project Manager to support installation plans.
- Verify technicians have required tools, equipment, materials, and PPE prior to work.
- Conduct site surveys, confirm trade work completion, and assess job site readiness.
- Facilitate installation kick-offs and lead crews according to project plans.
- Perform quality inspections throughout the installation process and at completion.
- Provide technical guidance to field staff and subcontractors as needed.
- Stay current with emerging AV technologies and participate in ongoing training.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5 years’ experience in commercial audio-visual systems and installations.
- Strong understanding of AV infrastructure, blueprints, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
- Experience with control systems (e.g., QSC, Logitech, Extron) and touch panel programming a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership and team-management experience.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- OSHA certification (10-hr or 30-hr) and AV industry certifications (e.g., CTS, CTS-I) are a plus.