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In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.

SUMMARY:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AV Project Manager to lead the delivery of all audiovisual construction and technology integration activities for a large arena project. The AV Project Manager will oversee the AV Superintendent and field teams while maintaining overall responsibility for AV scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction.

Working closely with the Project Director, ownership, contractors, technology vendors, and consultants, this role will develop execution strategies, manage project performance, coordinate stakeholder activities, and ensure the successful delivery of complex AV systems, including broadcast systems, LED displays, arena bowl sound, control rooms, IPTV, and networked AV platforms.

This position requires a combination of strong project leadership and technical AV expertise. The AV Project Manager serves as the primary point of accountability for AV project execution, overseeing planning, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities, ensuring alignment with project goals, design requirements, and operational needs.

The AV Project Manager reports directly to the Project Director and provides day-to-day leadership to the AV Superintendent and supporting project teams.

This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, with flexibility to support critical installation, testing, and commissioning activities when required.

Industry: Commercial Construction / Technology Integration / Large Venue AV

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead all AV project activities from planning through final turnover.
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to the AV Superintendent, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.
  • Develop and maintain AV execution plans integrated with the overall construction schedule.
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
  • Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Technical & Construction Oversight
• Oversee installation and integration of:
  • Arena sound systems
  • Video displays and LED walls
  • Broadcast and production systems
  • Control rooms and equipment racks
  • Fiber and copper infrastructure
  • IPTV, digital signage, and AV-over-IP systems
• Review AV drawings, signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, and integration plans.
• Coordinate with design teams, IT groups, contractors, consultants, and equipment manufacturers.
• Support testing, commissioning, owner training, and final system turnover.
• Financial & Schedule Management
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and change orders.
  • Monitor procurement activities and long-lead equipment deliveries.
  • Track schedule milestones and implement recovery plans when needed.
  • Support contract administration and commercial decision-making.
• Safety, Quality & Documentation
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all project safety requirements.
  • Conduct quality reviews and support the resolution of field issues.
  • Maintain project reporting, documentation, logs, and executive-level updates.
  • Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and similar project management platforms.
• General Responsibilities
• • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Mentor project staff and field personnel.
  • Support overall project success through collaboration, communication, and leadership.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director.

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Collaborates 
  • You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  • You represent your own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
  • You credit others for the contributions and accomplishments.
  • You partner with others to get work done.
  • You gain trust and support of others.
• Action Oriented 
  • You readily take action on challenges without unnecessary planning.
  • You identify and seize new opportunities.
  • You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
  • You step up to handle tough issues.
• Communicates Effectively 
  • You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  • You attentively listen to others.
  • You adjust to fit the audience and the message.
  • You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.
  • You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Manages Complexity 
  • You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations.
  • You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
  • You uncover root causes to difficult problems.
  • You evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
• Directs Work 
  • You provide clear direction and accountabilities.
  • You delegate and distribute assignments and decisions appropriately.
  • You monitor progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results.
  • You provide appropriate guidance and direction based on people's capabilities.
  • You intervene as needed to remove obstacles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, construction management, AV integration, low-voltage systems, or a related technical construction field.
• Experience leading large-scale AV or technology integration projects in commercial, entertainment, stadium, arena, or similarly complex environments.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of AV systems, construction processes, and project delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with IBC, NEC, NFPA, and applicable low-voltage codes and standards.
• AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D, PMP, or manufacturer certifications are preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Microsoft Office, and related project management tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience on projects exceeding $25M overall value or $5M AV scope preferred.

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision Package
  • Eligibility begins on the date of hire
  • Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee
  • Company provided annual HSA contributions
  • Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
• Paid Time Off
  • 15 days' pay a year
  • Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
  • Holiday Pay
  • Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
  • 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
  • 2 Paid Floating Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
  • Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning
  • 100% vesting after 3 years of service
• Bi-weekly cell phone stipend
• Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  •  Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions
  • Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)
  • Service includes eligible dependents
• Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth
• Wellness Program
• Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Annual apparel allotment
• Corporate and Community Events

Physical Demands & Work Environment – Jobsite 

The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s). 

While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees’ tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud.  The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.