Project Manager 1 - AV Systems

Description

Overview:

Encore Electric – Technology Solutions (TS) is hiring a Project Manager I to help deliver high-quality AV systems in active construction environments, new builds, major renovations, tenant spaces, board rooms, theaters and many other spaces where coordination and communication matter. If you’re organized, customer-focused, and want to grow quickly alongside a team that values safety, integrity, and people-first leadership, this role is for you.

PLEASE NOTE: this role is based full-time in our Lakewood office. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Compensation for this role: $90,000 - $110,000 Depending on Experience

What You’ll Do:

• Lead AV projects from kickoff through closeout: pre-planning, scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and customer communication

• Coordinate with GCs/CMs, designers/engineers, end users, IT teams, field crews, subs, and manufacturers

• Operate confidently inside typical construction administration workflows:

• submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, trend logs, daily reports, change orders, closeout packages

• Manage schedule milestones and readiness: pre-planning, rough-in, trim, commissioning, programming coordination, and turnover

• Support technical alignment across AV ecosystems (e.g., QSC/Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron, DSP, control, video distribution, conferencing)

• Ensure clean closeout: as-builts, O&M manuals, training, warranties/registrations where applicable

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–4 years of project coordination or PM experience in AV / low voltage / technology systems

• Experience working on large construction sites (commercial, healthcare, higher ed, K-12, entertainment venues, etc.) with multiple trades and active schedules

• Familiarity with construction administration practices: submittals, RFIs, COs, schedule of values, schedule coordination, closeout documentation

• Working knowledge of AV scopes: conferencing, displays, speakers, microphones, control systems, DSP, racks, patching, basic network concepts

• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through

Highly Preferred:

• CTS/CTS-I/CTS-D, manufacturer certs, or willingness to pursue certifications

• Experience with AV manufacturers/programs (QSC, Crestron, Extron, etc.)

• Familiarity with tools like Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and project platforms (Procore, etc.)

Benefits of this role:

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.

• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

• This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.

Applications will close for this position on October 15th, 2026 or when role is filled.

For information regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected] .

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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