Aptitude Project Manager - Audio Visual

Role Summary

The Aptitude Project Manager 2 - AV will provide overall direction and leadership on complex Audio Visual projects that are part of larger construction projects. This position will fully implement and manage the operation and administration of complex Audio Visual projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Career Path: Senior Aptitude Project Manager.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

APTITUDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FAMILY – CORE

• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff and needed.
• Supports the preconstruction team including quantity takeoff, trade coordination and scope of work development, scope review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation and bid advertisement 
• Leads plan and implementation of buyout schedule. Verifies pricing and scope, identifies successful bidders, provides gap analysis against initial scope and manages issuance of subcontracts.
• Manages the submittal schedule setup. Coordinates priorities with the team; reviews and approves all shop drawings and samples prior to submittal to architects or engineers.
• Ensures approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and available to project team per the project schedule and the contract.
• Coordinates with Logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment.
• Confers with risk management to ensure approval and/or bonding requirements for subcontractors. Reviews decisions with project leader. Provides ongoing risk analysis of subcontractors throughout project lifecycle.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

APTITUDE PROJECT MANAGER 2

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Gains an understanding of the estimating process from conceptual phase through GMP development.
• Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks.
• Understands and manages project business plan in order to maximize financial success.
• Implements and manages components of the operation and administration of multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
• Utilizes awareness, experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommends solutions for review and implementation by the team.
• Manages deliverables provided by a variety of internal resources and functions such as IPS, logistics, self-perform, etc.
• Engages in business, industry and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Ability to conduct effective presentations
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively develop project proposals, fees and work plans
• Ability to demonstrate strong personal and interpersonal skills as a self-starter with strong follow through
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, IT or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years experience integrating or managing integrations of LED & LCD video walls.
• 5+ years experience integrating or managing integrations of Projection Systems.
• 3+ years experience integrating or managing integrations of AVoIP solutions.
• Current AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D Certification
• Successful completion and maintenance of First Aid Certification, CPR (Required).
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design AP (Accredited Professional) (Preferred).
• Current valid driver's license (Required).

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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