Project Manager - AV Corporate

Diversified•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and reliable project manager to operate within one of our client ecosystems. Daily activities include project communications, scheduling, task lists for technicians, managing deliverables from engineering, CAD and Programming and overseeing the completion of projects. The PM is responsible for completing systems integration projects on time, on budget and achieving high customer satisfaction from our stakeholders. The majority of this employee's time will be spent managing projects and communicating with all project stakeholders. This person will need to interface with Diversified project management teams, as well as other integrators. This person will be helping to constantly improve the established processes. As the primary interface to the client, the project manager develops a strong long-term relationship. They manage all stakeholder relationships, including expectations, communications and satisfaction. This person will need to have advanced diplomacy and soft skills, organizational skills, and a strong attention to detail. The Project Manager will be required to be on site Monday-Friday for eight (8) hours per day. Onsite in the Los Angeles area.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a project manager in commercial construction trades and settings is required.
Familiarity with audio/video systems installations.
Strong skills to negotiate a very complex set of variables between system design, site conditions and a widely varying set of expectations with multiple stakeholders.
The skill of communicating both verbally and in writing to manage all these variables
High level of awareness, emotional intelligence and people management skills.
Ability to manage the forces of change in every project environment.
Ability to balancing schedules, budgets, scope, quality and client satisfaction are a very complex set of variables.
Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Supervisory and people skills.
Ability and skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical, political, and people-related problems.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and communicates with all project stakeholders and clients
Provides clear leadership and ownership for the project within the organization, including accurate and timely verbal and written communication and follow up.
Coordinates all activities associated with the timely, accurate and on-budget completion of the project, including engaging stakeholders, delegating responsibilities clearly and running client and internal project meetings.
Provides support and assistance to team members as needed in order help them be successful and get the job done.
Ensures appropriate and frequent communication between stakeholders.
Resolves destructive conflict.
Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams with regard to installation projects
Assumes ownership of individual projects and assignments
Establishes and maintains communication with Account Executives, Directors, installation technicians, subcontractors, clients, etc.
Develops and communicates project updates as required.
Provides constant monitoring of labor, equipment and materials budgets.
Provides and/or directs technical and administrative support to project team members.
Develops and maintains all related project schedules.
Performs field verification of prospective work site. Documents all issues with site and keeps everyone informed of potential issues and solutions.
Coordinates all drawings and documentation between all internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitates and directs design reviews to assure proper documentation in the field.
Coordinates all system programming and final checkout of systems. Provides punch-list of remaining tasks after substantial completion.
Contracts with contractors and other trades when necessary.
Monitors status of projects including cost, timing and staffing to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.
Ensures quality and continuous improvement.
Coordinates training & turnover of projects to client, service department, & sales.