Audio Visual (AV) Project Manager at Workforce Group

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for performing non-routine research and administrative tasks related to the coordination and oversight of projects to ensure timely and effective project development and completion.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supervision of all personnel and activities on project site.
• Obtain and read all contract documents including, but not limited to: bid drawings and specifications, contract, project workbook, subcontractor scopes of work, and construction schedule.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives including, but not limited to: contractual, financial, technical, schedule, construction coordination, materials, personnel, and scope of work.
• Facilitate internal project kick-off meeting that includes key participants from Sales, Operations and Accounts.
• Coordinate all in house activities associated with project execution, including but not limited to: submittals, engineering, installation, programming, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Create and manage the project schedule and documentation.
• Coordinate ship dates of all project related equipment
• Work with accounts to ensure accurate and timely billing to customer
• Function as the focal point for internal and external project communication and documentation.
• Coordinate activities with general contractor, owner and other trades as required.
• Provide regular reports of job progress to all stakeholders.
• Assist with, or facilitate the ordering of materials upon approval of submittal documents or verification from engineering for design-build projects.
• Coordinate with Senior Systems Designer to schedule personnel for installation.
• Cooperatively manage and monitor the labor expenditures of Operations personnel over the course of the project and communicate (upward) any issues that impact profitability.
• Solicit quotes from qualified subcontractors as required.
• Generate and/or respond to construction communication including, but not limited to: requests for information, change order documents, room readiness letters, delay or compression notification of theft or damage to materials, tools or vehicles, safety or injury reports, warranty, information, material hand off or inventory, punch lists, field reports, sign-off documents or other documentation as assigned or required.
• Proactively manage the change order process.
• Regularly inspect installation work performed by staff and/or subcontractors.
• Test, or certify the performance of, installed systems.
• Coordinate and/or provide training to client.
• Coordinate turn-over of project to service department at the end of each project.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Maintain time management to specific jobs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to supervise and manage tasks and personnel to meet project objectives.
• Fundamental understanding of AV system functionality and installation process and techniques.
• Knowledge of planning commercial construction tasks with dependencies.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work well with other people.
• Ability to trouble shoot and solve technical, personnel or other project related issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft project, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD viewing or mark-up utilities.
• Ability to generate timely, concise, and effective business correspondence.
• Ability to read and comprehend project technical documents including, but not limited to; engineering and architectural drawings, schedules, test reports, or commissioning documents.
• Ability to create and maintain construction schedules.
• Ability to interact with employees, customers and colleagues in a professional and courteous manner.
• Effective time management and attention to detail.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and be a safe driver.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelors Degree in any relevant field
• CAPM, PMP required or Obtained within 6 months - 1 year.
• CTS (Certified Technical Specialist) required or obtained within 6 months - 1 year.
• 2-3 years of recent audiovisual project management in the A/V commercial integration r construction oindustry.
• Must have project management experience including planning, scheduling, tracking and status reporting.
• Experience with audio visual control systems such as Crestron, AMX and Extron.
• Must be Resident in Lagos or Willing to relocate to Lagos