Audio Visual | Construction Project Manager

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We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!

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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 sch