Audio-Visual Project Manager

About the OrganizationIt takes a special company to stand out in today's highly competitive audio visual (AV) market. Welcome to Visual Sound, the company that exceeds your AV expectations.With Visual Sound, you will enjoy the benefits that come from partnering with highly-trained, industry-certified professionals who offer much more than just technical "know how." Emphasizing prompt, professional service, customized solutions and the highest quality work, we ensure that your system is perfect for your space, your needs and your budget.With decades of experience in designing, building and servicing cutting-edge AV solutions, Visual Sound stands out from the crowd. Our ability to grow and adapt to the latest technology and customer needs has made us a leader in the industry. A widely-recognized supplier of AV solutions, our flexibility allows us to provide a variety of services to a wide range of industries. From classrooms to courtrooms, boardrooms to lecture halls, and houses of worship to corporate complexes.DescriptionVisual Sound is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a previous A/V background for our Baltimore, MD office. This role will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of the company's audio-visual projects, from the planning and technical design, to the installation and completion. This person will be acting as the main liaison between clients, internal teams (sales, engineering, installation), and contractors to ensure that projects meet technical specs, budget, resources, deadlines, and client satisfaction.RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the supervision of all personnel and activities on project site. Oversees each project from the awarding stage through final project completion. Obtains and reads all contract documents including, but not limited to: bid drawings and specifications, contract, project workbook, subcontractor scopes of work, and construction schedule. Acquires a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives including, but not limited to: contractual, financial, technical, schedule, construction coordination, materials, personnel, and scope of work. Coordinates all in-house activities associated with project execution, including but not limited to: submittals, engineering, fabrication and installation, programming, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting. Creates and manages the project schedule. Functions as the focal point for internal and external project communication and documentation. Coordinates activities with general contractor, construction manager, owner and other trades as required. Coordinates with Manager of Installation to schedule personnel for installation. Cooperatively manages and monitors the labor expenditures of engineering, fabrication and installation personnel over the course of the project and communicate any issues that impact profitability. Generates and/or responds to construction communication including, but not limited to: requests for information, change order documents, room readiness letters, delay or compression notification of theft or damage to materials, tools or vehicles, safety or injury reports, warranty information, material handoff or inventory, punch lists, field reports, sign-off documents or other documentation as assigned or required. Proactively manages the change order process. Regularly inspects installation work performed by staff and/or subcontractors. Tests or certifies the performance of the installed systems. Ability to work overtime when required. Position Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience CTS (Certified Technical Specialist) preferred but not required. 3- 5 years AV industry experience. CAPM, PMP preferred but not required. The Ability to supervise and manage tasks and personnel to meet project objectives. Will possess a fundamental understanding of AV system functionality and installation process and techniques. Ability to trouble shoot and solve technical, personnel or other project related issues. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft project, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD viewing or markup utilities. Ability to generate timely, concise, and effective business correspondence. Ability to read and comprehend project technical documents including, but not limited to; engineering and architectural drawings, schedules, test reports, or commissioning documents. Ability to create and maintain construction schedules Ability to interact with employees, customers and colleagues in a professional and courteous manner. Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-TimeTagsAV, Install, PM, Project Management, Technology, InfoComm, Avixa, CTS, ManagementLocationVisual Sound - BaltimoreEOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.This position is currently accepting applications.