Project Manager (Commercial Audio Visual)

Our client, an international audio-visual technology solutions provider is seeking a Project Managerfor their New York Cityoffice with strong AV, construction, or technical project management experience.

The individual in this role will deliver projects to specification, on time, on budget and most importantly, to the client's satisfaction ensuring that all members of the project team are directed in an organized, efficient and effective manner. Will also be responsible for developing and maintaining respectful, collaborative partnership within the internal project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to manage the commercial and contractual obligations of multiple projects concurrently.
• Ensure that projects are completed in a timely, efficient manner to our clients' satisfaction and in compliance with all contract specifications.
• Prepare and manage (including regular updates) project schedules, budgets, and staffing with in-house, contract, and sub-contracted resources.
• Provide regular reports and forecasts to upper management and other stakeholders.
• Administer project processes during engineering, purchasing, fabrication, installation, and programming phases.
• Communicate project process and status, both internally and with the client, through regular daily, weekly, and monthly project logs, reports, and updates.
• Manage changes to schedule, scope, and budget by generating appropriate change orders and soliciting client approvals.
• Coordinate travel and accommodations for Project teams.
• Oversee the Projects' site supervisors and installers.
• Coordinate on-site training and administer client sign-off.
• Ensure that final documentation packages (operations and maintenance manuals, as-built schematics, etc.) are prepared and contract close-out occurs in a timely manner.
• Administer handover to the Company s Service Solutions group.
• Coordinate invoicing and assist in collecting accounts receivable.
• Significant travel and extended out of town stays may be required in this position.

Required Skills:

• Excessive knowledge in Audio/Video technologies and integration.
• Strong knowledge of construction management and experience working with general contractors, architects, electrical contractors, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and clearly communicate technical requirements/specifications to non-technical team members, clients, and management.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple projects, clients, and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to create, read, and edit contracts, schedules, budgets, complete project plans, technical documents, etc.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and redline CAD packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface well with clients and co-workers and to lead subordinate staff effectively.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of professional project management experience or experience managing capital projects.
• Hands-on installation or prior project coordination experience.
• Knowledge of current products and trends in audio, video, show control, and/or related industry.
• Proficient with computers and standard office programs (e.g. Windows, Excel, Word).
• Strong communications, critical thinking, risk management, and relationship management skills.
• CTS Certification, PMP or equivalent Certification; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV a plus.

Benefits:

They offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits that includes medical, dental, disability insurance, flex spend, matching 401k, generous paid time off, holidays, Health Insurance Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance and Vision and much more. They pay for ongoing training and industry certifications, and career growth.