Senior Audio Visual Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Waveguide

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000+ / year

Other Forms of Compensation: 10% Annual bonus potential

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Relocation assistance or Corporate housing included, if applicable

Founded in 1996, Waveguide LLC is an internationally renowned independent consultant in audiovisual design, information technology design, acoustics consulting, on-site technology management and workplace data analytics. Waveguide is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with regional consulting locations in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, Raleigh, Tampa and Portland.

Our award-winning designers and consultants create world-class communication environments that look as good as they perform. And our data analytics solutions empower facility managers with the resource insights they need to optimize building performance and our clients’ technology investment.

Our trusted AV operations teams are among the most experienced and highly qualified in our industry. They are at our clients’ side to tackle the daily technical and logistical challenges of their meetings and events so they can focus on what matters most.

At Waveguide, we build relationships. Whether it’s your relationship with a client, or the relationship of a technology system to its environment, our success and the success of our clients depends on how we apply our expertise to meet our clients’ needs. Together, we help create strategic technology plans that reflect the way people live, learn and work. We help design efficient buildings and infrastructure that save dollars and make sense. And we design effective technology systems regular people can actually use. But we’re only as good as our people.

We are seeking associates who are passionate, creative thinkers and who will be tirelessly dedicated to building lasting relationships and finding innovative answers to our clients’ most challenging questions.

Within Compass Group, Waveguide is part of the Eurest family that provides dining services to local, regional and national companies across the United States. Services include operating employee dining centers, on-site catering, executive dining rooms, and other managed services.

Job Summary:

Reporting to VP of Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Audio-Visual Project Consultant must live in or relocate to Richmond, VA for the duration of the project (approximately 2.5 years). This role will manage the on-site coordination between design, construction and systems installation teams on a large corporate headquarters new construction project. Considered applicants must have significant AV/IT and construction installation/high-end workplace technology installation experience. This role will work on-site 3-5 day days and remotely from your home office when not at the site. Relocation assistance or corporate housing assistance consideration for non-local candidates.

Responsibilities:

Lead the technical oversight of project teams in the deployment and verification of technology systems (AV/IT/Security) and associated infrastructure for new building construction and renovation projects.

Take ownership of projects and the processes. Challenge ideas and find ways to improve work products and processes.

Provide technical oversight of the deployment of technology systems

Verify the deployment and proper functioning of technology systems at client locations and offsite staging facilities

Assist the project team with project delivery, including meeting preparation and participation, report writing, and general coordination

Provide regular project updates and reporting to owner. This will typically include lists of non-compliant items identifying relevant dates and responsible parties.

Provide consultation and education to all levels of end users on presentation technologies including involvement with client training and initial technical support

Build relationships that ensure successes for both internal and external teams

Troubleshoot audiovisual and videoconferencing related technology

Maintain understanding of current and new technology

Pursue ongoing professional growth and development of technical skills

Assist and contribute to the Waveguide community

Qualifications:

A minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant professional experience managing professional AV/IT projects, preferably as an independent consultant

Four-year or higher degree in a relevant technical field (BSEE)

AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist in Design (CTS-D)

In addition, project experience with a $2 to $5 million AV budget, experience with multi-year deployments, and international project experience is desired

Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables and shift priorities as necessary

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong understanding of commercial/institutional AV technology applications and operations, including audio systems, video display technology, audio/video teleconferencing, digital signage, AV signal management and integrated control

Understanding of commercial/institutional building design and construction, including understanding of typical building systems (i.e. HVAC, electrical, lighting, building controls, security, etc.)

Strong computer skills with proficiency in all MS Office application

Suitable environment for audio and video calls

3 to 5 days per week anticipated on project sites. 75% (Richmond, VA) local projects vs. 25% domestic air travel

Click Here To Learn More About The Compass Story

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Associates At Waveguide Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Waveguide maintains a drugfree workplace.

Req ID: 1311552

Waveguide

ERIN S PRINDLE

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