Project Manager - Austin

Data Projections, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our team.This position will be responsible for the overall implementation and execution of audio visual integration projects, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. 

Summary

This position will be responsible for overseeing the Installation department for the local market to ensure all jobs are completed with optimal results in a timely and cost effective manner. Ensures a high level of customer service is provided to internal and external clients by supporting the organization’s strategic goals, while constantly measuring processes/procedures to improve the overall profitability of operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of AV installations/projects including budgetary requirements
• Liaison between sales, design, installation and client once project has been approved by client and processed through QA department
• May be responsible for direct supervision of technical staff as well as motivate, praise, mentor and coach on performance issues
• Complete weekly employee installation schedule
• Manage project scheduling and identify and solve issues that will impact the project and schedule
• Provide daily project updates/communication with Clients, Sales, Contractors and Design
• Oversee and responsible for coordination of metrics/completion/updates of all installation projects
• Participate in contract process and project administration when needed/required
• Ensure that project deliverables and milestones are met including close out documentation and punch list items
• Perform system level diagnostics, trouble shoot and report issues to Design Team as needed
• Interface with External/Internal Clients and Manufacturers/Vendors
• Attend construction meetings
• Perform pre-installation site surveys
• Oversee company van maintenance
• Maintain and authorize/complete miscellaneous material stock/reorder
• Quality control/check on finished product/projects including testing
• Post project walkthrough with client communicating system performance to the customer
• Possible assistance with actual installation of products/services when needed
• Assist with product returns and change order process
• Help define and work with management on AV installation best practices and refine associated procedures, templates, tools, and documentation
• Support technical staff on training endeavors
• May assist with interview process of technical staff
• Provide effective communication by supplying updates/reports to Supervisor
• Follow all safety guidelines of the Company and client requirements
• Assure that technical staff is adhering to all safety guidelines of the Company and client requirements
• Other related duties as assigned

Education, Certification and/or Experience

Minimum high school diploma or GED - Degree preferred and 3+ years experience managing high level technical projects and crews, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Prior Hands on experience with technical installation of audiovisual systems, including equipment rack fabrication, site preparation, termination and calibration of audio and video equipment, and implementation of control systems a plus.

CTS-I, CTS-D certification is a plus. Experience leading and supporting AV projects preferred.

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