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Audio Visual Project Manager Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

A/V Technician

Quincy, IL

$21.50 - $25.50/hr

Reports to Technology MANAGER OF AUDIO VIDEO ENGINEERING Department Technology Essential Duties ... PROJECTS, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BRIDGING ON-CALL SUPPORT. CONFIGURE REPLACEMENT TELEPHONES FOR ...

This role varies by project, with technicians serving as specialists or general stagehands in ... For additional questions, please reach the Production Manager at rosemary.jones@utah.edu Additional ...

A/V Technician

Macomb, IL

$21.50 - $25.50/hr

Reports to Technology MANAGER OF AUDIO VIDEO ENGINEERING Department Technology Essential Duties ... PROJECTS, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BRIDGING ON-CALL SUPPORT. CONFIGURE REPLACEMENT TELEPHONES FOR ...

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How much do audio visual project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio visual project manager in Illinois is $84,958.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,600.00 and $105,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an audio visual project manager do?

The responsibilities of an audiovisual (AV) project manager include supervising all personnel and activities related to audiovisual installation, construction, financing, scheduling, coordinating required resources, and collecting materials for an event. In this career, you are also responsible for ensuring a perfect execution while staying within the budget. You consult with clients on event details, maintain the contract, and ensure client satisfaction. Other duties include coordinating installation, programming equipment, testing, and troubleshooting. You are the primary person for all internal and external communications and documentation. You provide progress reports to the necessary parties or individuals at various points throughout the project. As an audio visual project manager, you travel and support event production at various venues including hotels, schools, and convention centers.

What is an audio visual project manager?

Audio Visual (AV) Project Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of audio visual projects, such as installing AV systems in offices, schools, or event venues. They manage teams, budgets, timelines, and client communications to ensure projects are completed successfully and meet client expectations. These managers often coordinate with vendors, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure all technical requirements are met and that installations run smoothly. Their expertise is crucial in delivering high-quality AV solutions on time and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an audio visual project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Audio Visual Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, technical knowledge of AV systems, and experience with budgeting and scheduling, often supported by a degree in a related field or PMP certification. Familiarity with AV design software, control systems (like Crestron or Extron), and project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help in coordinating teams and managing client expectations. These qualifications ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the technical standards required by clients.

What is the difference between Audio Visual Project Manager vs AV Technician?

AspectAudio Visual Project ManagerAV Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in AV technology, engineering, or related field; certifications like CTS are commonOften has technical certifications or vocational training; may not require a degree
Work EnvironmentManages multiple projects, coordinates teams, and liaises with clients in corporate, event, or conference settingsPerforms hands-on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AV equipment on-site
Employer & IndustryEmployed by AV integrators, event companies, or corporate AV departmentsWorks for AV service providers, event venues, or as freelance technicians

The main difference is that an Audio Visual Project Manager oversees entire AV projects, focusing on planning, coordination, and client communication, while an AV Technician handles the technical installation and maintenance of AV equipment. Both roles are essential in the AV industry but serve different functions within project execution.

What are some common challenges audio visual project managers face when coordinating installations across multiple sites?

Audio Visual Project Managers frequently encounter challenges such as managing tight timelines, ensuring equipment availability, and coordinating with various vendors and on-site teams across different locations. Effective communication and meticulous planning are crucial to address unexpected site-specific issues, such as infrastructure limitations or last-minute changes in client requirements. Additionally, aligning all stakeholders—including clients, technicians, and subcontractors—requires strong organizational skills to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
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Infographic showing various Audio Visual Project Manager job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $84,958 per year, or $40.8 per hour.

$21.50 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Vision, PTO

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Job description

Pay

$21.50 - $25.50 per hour

Position Summary

$21.50 - $25.50 / hour (including premium pay) and 40 hours of paid time off upon hire

AUDIO VIDEO Technicians are integral members of the organization’s community as they work to support the Elite Casino Resorts mission and vision. They provide services necessary for a high-quality technology experience. AUDIO VIDEO Technicians are expected to adhere to ethical standards of professional conduct and act in a manner consistent with the organization’s code of business ethics including but not limited to maintaining confidentiality, excellence, integrity, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

The AUDIO VIDEO Technician I role is a front line, customer facing position. This role is primarily responsible for event TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY INCLUDING: ENTITLEMENT ADMINISTRATION, EVENT SERVICE AND SUPPORT, EVENT equipment, EVENT maintenance, EVENT AND ORGANIZATION audio, and EVENT AND ORGANIZATION VIDEO equipment INCLUDING deployment, SERVICE, and delivery, computer and peripheral EQUIPMENT deployment as required by events or TECHNOLOGY departmental HELPDESK requests, as well as events problem resolution.

Reports to

Technology MANAGER OF AUDIO VIDEO ENGINEERING

Department

Technology

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Entitlement services – ADMINISTERS PASSWORD RESETS AS NEEDED.
  • Procurement –Gather information from end user opportunities and evaluate their job requirements OR THE REQUIREMENTS OF AN EVENT OR FUTURE EVENTS to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications, design a solution, and propose to leadership. Assist teammates with inventory control, asset disposal, shipping and receiving.
  • Equipment deployment – Deploy telephone, computing, and peripherals by ASSISTING TEAMMATES DEPLOY system images IN SUPPORT OF EVENTS, ORGANIZATION PROJECTS, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BRIDGING ON-CALL SUPPORT. CONFIGURE REPLACEMENT TELEPHONES FOR THE ORGANIZATION AS NEEDED. ASSIST WITH CABLE PATCH MANAGEMENT IN DATA ROOMS UNDER SUPERVISION.
  • Patch management – Assist with patch management OF AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEMS by COLLABORATING WITH TEAMMATES creating, testing, and deploying security and software version updates to company AUDIO VIDEO assets, troubleshooting and remediating any issues or concerns while maintaining the appropriate priority, and the following the escalation process.
  • Ticket handling AND HELPDESK– Assist end users with break/ fix troubleshooting, equipment moves, and recurring compliance related responsibilities based on priority and document key findings/developed solutions WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EVENT / BEO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE AND SUPPORT. Answer department helpdesk telephones on 1st ring. Triage incoming calls for assistance, while creating a helpdesk ticket. Escalate, hand – off, or transfer trouble calls outside ability, training, or experience to the appropriate department resource according to TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES.
  • On call duties – Participate in the after-hours on-call PROCESS BY BRIDGING THE GAP WHEN ENGINEERING TEAM MEMBERS ARE NO LONGER ONSITE AND AUDIO VIDEO TEAM MEMBERS ARE ONSITE to TRANSFER INBOUND HELPDESK CALLS RECEIVED TO ON-CALL SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER, REPORT system alarms, respond to critical end user technical needs IN COLLABORATION WITH ENGINEERING TEAM MEMBER ON-CALL AND WORK WITH ENGINEERING TEAMMATE TO remediate business impacting events.
  • Monitoring – Actively monitor company AUDIO VIDEO technology assets by watching monitoring tools and respond when thresholds are exceeded to rectify the root cause. THIS TASK WILL BE IN COLLABORATION WITH ENGINEERING TEAMMATES.
  • Compliance auditing – Assist with regular and ongoing compliance audit review related to AUDIO VIDEO TECHNICIAN JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO entitlement review, log evaluation, security events, and evaluate the results to determine and document compliance status.
  • Enterprise Printing – Support the enterprise workgroup/desktop printer and multi-function (print, copy, scan, fax) fleet configuration and by working with ENGINEERING TEAMMATES to maintain the necessary supplies, maintenance kits, and problem resolution
  • Move Add Change – Apply change management when delivering AUDIO VIDEO application and database specific modifications requested by end users AND EVENTS. COLLABORATE WITH ENGINEERING TEAMMATES TO coordinate modifications to physical work space and/or technology equipment.
  • Documentation - Assist with writing documentation related to all aspects of the essential duties defined here to be used as process and procedure guidelines. Provide documentation to complete ticket handling that includes step by step guidelines for the action taken.
  • Vendors - COORDINATE problem resolution activities with 3rd party vendors including ticket creation and remote access. Escort problem resolution activities with 3rd party vendors including ticket creation and remote access.

  • Team Mentoring - Receive guidance and constructive feedback from other team members.
  • Automation - Design, test, and create AUDIO VIDEO software CONFIGURATIONS related to or running on top of machine operating systems as it pertains to software ENHANCEMENTS, repairs, and vendor-supplied patches including documenting the end result / solution.
  • EVENT SERVICES – Connect, test, deliver, set, strike, and operate systems, or individual components related to guest or corporate events EXCEEDING EXPECTED QUALITY. DELIVER NEAT, LOGICAL, CABLE ROUTING SOLUTIONS FOR EVENTS. BE APPROACHABLE AND TRANSPARENT WHEN COLLABORATING WITH EVENT SERVICES TEAMMATES, EVENT POINTS OF CONTACT, AND GUESTS.
  • LIVE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - Operates and maintains live performance equipment. Supervise, communicate, execute band processes, advance shows, and deliver payments. Connect and test (sound check) band TO develop AND DELIVER a high quality, musically balanced, tonally relevant mixture of band instruments and vocals, by genre, at sound levels to the limits communicated by ECR Management.

Educational and Experience Requirements

  • An Associate’s degree (A.A.), 2-4 years College or Technical Training at an accredited institution in the field of live sound reinforcement, and/or 1 year of directly related work experience is required. Additional requirements include:

  • Good working knowledge of Audio, Video, and Lighting systems hardware types and functionality.

  • Good working knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.

  • Basic signal flow and troubleshooting knowledge of Audio, Video, and Lighting systems; familiar with multiple symptom scenarios.

  • Good working knowledge of Audio, Video, and Lighting systems connectivity and cable types in a multi input, and output, system environment.

  • Good working knowledge of lighting controls and lighting fixtures in a show or performance environment.

  • Experience executing instructions from hospitality event planners.

  • Basic technical knowledge of live or recorded audio mixing.

  • Basic technical knowledge of digital mixers and interfaces.

  • Basic technical knowledge of loudspeakers.

  • Basic technical knowledge of Video switching and signal management.

  • Basic knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Products, especially excel, word and outlook.

  • Experience in the gaming industry a plus.

Other Special Requirements

  • Strong sense of urgency and driven to achieve results.

  • Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail and quality.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal skills.
  • Actively listens, and communicates effectively in order to serve all event customer’s needs, exceeding expectations.
  • Shares knowledge gained daily with teammates including new knowledge.
  • Adhere to solutions that achieve best business practice/performance of all audio, video, lighting solutions.
  • Ability to conduct independent research into issues and solutions.
  • Proven strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize operational tasks.
  • Past involvement in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Attends all ECR mandatory meetings and training.
  • Attends, and actively participates in, Technology meetings and trainings and Group Sales BEO meetings.
  • Must be able to obtain and retain a gaming license issued by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
  • Assure ongoing compliance with Elite Casino Resorts policies and procedures, Iowa Racing and Gaming Rules and Regulations, and any other local, state, or federal guidelines in both gaming and non-gaming departments with continuous monitoring and reporting.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers are required to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.
  • The team member frequently is required to lift and transport up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or transport up to 50 pounds.
  • This position will have an on-call rotation and require some after hours and weekend work as operational needs dictate.
  • Valid driver’s license is required to facilitate onsite support at various locations.
  • Travel may be required for some training. Travel may be required to support other Elite Casino Resort properties.

Work Schedule

  • Typically Driven by Events and Live Performance music or events scheduling by BEO. Work schedule will either be four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts according to business needs.

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