Audio Visual Project Manager - (High-End Residential AV)
Chicago, IL
HIRING IMMEDIATELY!!!
Job Summary:
The role of Residential Audiovisual Project Manager involves overseeing custom home audio/video installation projects from sales to client handover, emphasizing profitability, and customer satisfaction, and maintaining the company’s stellar reputation.
Job Functions:
- Oversee the entire life cycle of the company’s projects, encompassing specification, equipment ordering, configuration, installation, and client handover.
- Directly supervise Technicians during on-site wiring, equipment installation, and configuration.
- Foster proactive communication between the company and all stakeholders, including clients, general contractors, architects, interior/lighting designers, engineers, and consultants.
- Ensure timely delivery of project documents that communicate wiring design, layout, aesthetics, and programming requirements to field personnel, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Manage expectations of clients, general contractors, designers, consultants, etc.
- Accurately forecast and communicate project schedules and timelines.
- Maintain detailed and accurate task lists, timelines, and milestones for each project within task management software.
- Coordinate and conduct site walks, including inspections throughout the construction process and upon completion of each phase of system installation to ensure quality control.
- Schedule and conduct internal and external project review and status update meetings to ensure projects stay on schedule for timely completion.
- Request timely purchase of equipment and materials to ensure the project remains on track.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent executive functioning skills, including organization, prioritization, delegation, and written/verbal communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, lead, and guide a team.
- Capability to convey the company's vision and core values.
- Proficiency in problem-solving and adaptability.
- Display enthusiasm for each project and model positivity for the team.
- Ability to maintain sharp attention to detail throughout all project phases.
- Maintain a customer-focused, service-oriented mindset.
- Multitasking ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Education and Experience Required:
- High school diploma or higher.
- 2+ years of project management experience in the custom home AV and technology industry.
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Experience interpreting blueprints, construction plan sets, and architectural drawings.
- Familiarity with control systems, such as Crestron, Lutron, and Savant.
- Knowledge of current industry trends.
- Training, education, or hands-on experience in the construction, electrical, or AV industries.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Residential AudioVisual Project Management: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person