Audio-Visual Project Manager

The Audio-Visual Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of audiovisual installation projects at client job sites. This role owns on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site operations for AV installation projects, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineers, and internal teams
• Oversee installation of AV systems, including displays, sound systems, control systems, conferencing solutions, and related infrastructure
• Own project schedules and milestones, proactively flagging risks to deliverables
• Conduct site walks, verify jobsite readiness, and resolve installation issues in real time
• Read and interpret AV drawings, schematics, and system designs to guide installation
• Supervise subcontractors, technicians, and labor crews on-site, including scheduling and quality checks
• Track progress and provide daily/weekly status updates to internal and client stakeholders
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company policies, including applicable ANSI/AVIXA standards (e.g., display size and viewing-position guidelines)
• Coordinate equipment delivery, staging, and inventory management
• Load programs and test AV control/DSP systems (Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, Crestron, etc.)
• Support system testing, commissioning, and final client handoff
• Maintain clear, consistent client communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Document as-builts, change orders, and closeout materials

  Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in AV installation, construction, or low-voltage project management
• CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) required; CTS-I preferred
• Strong understanding of AV signal flow, audio systems, video distribution, video conferencing, AV-over-IP technologies, and structured cabling
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure, Logitech, Poly, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, or Zoom Rooms
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, PoE, managed switches, and AV-over-IP systems, including Dante and/or AVB audio networking protocols
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot AV control systems, DSPs, network switches, and network-connected AV-over-IP devices
• Experience managing commercial AV projects in corporate, education, healthcare, or government settings
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools
• OSHA certification preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver's license required