Audio Visual Project Manager- Residential & Hospitality in London

Due to proAV’s continued growth in the Residential & Hospitality sector we are looking for a Project Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a focused individual to join a world class integrator as part of the proAV® AV Systems Integration team to project manage client orders. This will include contract management, system design and commissioning within budget and to the satisfaction of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform work on multiple projects within the budgeted cost and to the satisfaction of the client.
• Liaison with other internal departments, clients and contractors.
• Ensure that the H&S files are in place for your projects and that safe systems of work are put in place.
• Design systems in terms of their electronics, mechanics and optics to meet the needs of our clients, using proven technology and also looking for new and interesting solutions to problems.
• Understand the contractual requirements of your projects.
• Ensure that technical and drawing information is available and correct to allow others to perform their works in an efficient manner.
• Physically set up elements of systems to prove the concept.
• Deal with all aspects of the financial management of your projects including invoicing and variations ensuring that we are not financially exposed and get paid in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with suppliers to research product information and purchase the necessary components for a system ensuring that we are getting the best value for money.
• Deal with all aspects interfacing of audio visual systems into our client’s buildings this will encompass both hardware and software interfaces.
• Perform on-site commissioning and configuration programming of our systems.
• Represent the company at a senior level with the necessary level of professional conduct and presentation.
• To develop your knowledge from both experience and research to become an “expert” in one or more of a particular area of our project work to whom others in the organisation can refer.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of current AV systems, associated IT elements and their installation (including AMX, Crestron, Extron, audio DSP, Video conferencing, KNX, Lutron etc.).
• Technical knowledge of AV equipment, design concepts and solutions including IT and networks.
• Understanding of client needs, environments and use.
• Possess a good underpinning technical knowledge of Electronics and Audio Visual Systems.
• Organised and flexible with the ability to approach different types of tasks during the working day.
• An understanding of contracts and commercial processes.
• Ability to plan and organise projects and schedule work.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure is essential.
• Ability to think laterally finding an appropriate solution to fulfil an application.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written, being able to communicate with company executives to building contractors.
• Ability to work to the highest quality standards, with attention to detail ensuring that we complete our work thoroughly, never walking away from a problem.

About Us

proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you’re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV. We are recognised as one of the AV industry’s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open. From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients’ business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365.

Equal Opportunities

proAV are an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting inclusion in the workplace and for job applicants, and are encouraged regardless of marital or civil partnership status, or maternity, or belief. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and that we understand, recognise, respect and value so that all decisions are based upon merit. The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity, and inclusion also apply to the way in which we treat visitors, clients, customers, suppliers, and workers.