Onsite Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

New York based Project Manager reports to the Multimedia regional head of Projects integration & Maintenance in New York.  This role will specifically manage the transition of Multimedia systems over to a newly created IOT Network.  The program is complex, and the successful candidate must be capable of managing several phases of the project at any one time.  The work will need to be managed both with in and out of hours and flexibility by the successful candidate will be required.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities:

• Attend all internal, local and global, Multimedia project team meetings
• Maintain internal, local and global, project tracker and status reports
• Provide project pipeline reports for budgeting etc
• Maintain project cost reports
• Attend Multimedia department, local and global, team meetings where requested / appropriate

• Oversee and direct all phases of integration project delivery to Multimedia global standards and processes including:

  • • Business unit engagement and gathering client requirements
    • Providing internal client recommendations & quotations
    • Budgeting
    • Project scheduling
    • Resource planning
    • Solution & design engineering (part of an internal team in partnership with Multimedia Infra Team)
    • Engagement with our internal REM (Sourcing) team
    • Installation vendor engagement and management
    • Integration RFP production
    • RFP review
    • Cost control & reporting
    • Drawing and schematic review and approval
    • Use of the Ariba platform for RFP production and placing purchase orders
    • Vendor quality control
    • Change order review and approval
    • System commissioning and handover
    • TCM turnovers (where relevant)
    • Liaison across client, general contractors, electrical contractors, furniture contractors etc prior to and during the Multimedia/AV installation
    • Partner with Multimedia Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to ensure consistency with the firm’s operational / support / infrastructure & technical requirements.
    • Monitor project performance, ensuring that variances and issues are understood and properly addressed
    • Troubleshoot and provide direction/solutions during design and implementation
    • Mitigate project risks
    • Manage internal client expectations
    • Review and approve vendor invoices for payment
    • Arrange, coordinate and manage project vendor meetings, agenda’s, minutes, snag lists etc etc
    • Attend all necessary CS and EIP project meetings
    • Snag list production, overview and resolution (across all relevant trades)
    • Time logging in PPM system
    • Maintain all project documentation following Multimedia standard processes
    • Archive project documentation for our support teams including;
    • Bill of Materials into asset register, as built schematics, architectural plans and elevations into maintenance folders

Items to Consider:

• AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.
• This position will generally work in a professional office environment as well as on customer sites and may deal with a construction site type of work environment.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications required:

• • Project management qualification (Prince 2 or similar)
  • Broadcast systems design, project delivery and commissioning experience
  • Infocomm CTS-I qualification
  • Previous experience as a project engineer / manager
  • Extensive knowledge of audiovisual systems and videoconferencing technology
  • Understanding of operational processes and procedures.
  • Proven track record in the delivery of corporate AV projects to client specification
  • Strong logistical and resource planning skills
  • Technical understanding and manufacturer training on our core products including but not limited to:

    • Cisco (videoconferencing), Polycom, Crestron, Extron, Panasonic, NEC, Samsung, Sharp, Sony

      Clock audio.

  • Team working & Influencing
  • Good communication skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal days
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

MORE ABOUT US

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.