The On-Site Project Manager (OSPM) – AV oversees 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.
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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
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Oversee installation of AV systems, including displays, sound systems, control systems, conferencing solutions, and related infrastructure
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Own project schedules and milestones, proactively flagging risks to deliverables
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Conduct site walks, verify jobsite readiness, and resolve installation issues in real time
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Read and interpret AV drawings, schematics, and system designs to guide installation
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Supervise subcontractors, technicians, and labor crews on-site, including scheduling and quality checks
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Track progress and provide daily/weekly status updates to internal and client stakeholders
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Enforce compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company policies, including applicable ANSI/AVIXA standards (e.g., display size and viewing-position guidelines)
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Coordinate equipment delivery, staging, and inventory management
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Load programs and test AV control/DSP systems (Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, Crestron, etc.)
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Support system testing, commissioning, and final client handoff
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Maintain clear, consistent client communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
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Document as-builts, change orders, and closeout materials
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5–7+ years of experience in AV installation, construction, or low-voltage project management
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CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) required; CTS-I preferred
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Strong understanding of AV signal flow, audio systems, video distribution, video conferencing, AV-over-IP technologies, and structured cabling
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Experience with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure, Logitech, Poly, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, or Zoom Rooms
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Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, PoE, managed switches, and AV-over-IP systems, including Dante and/or AVB audio networking protocols
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Ability to configure and troubleshoot AV control systems, DSPs, network switches, and network-connected AV-over-IP devices
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Experience managing commercial AV projects in corporate, education, healthcare, or government settings
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documents
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Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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Proficiency with project management and reporting tools
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OSHA certification preferred, or willingness to obtain
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Valid driver's license required
