Construction AV project Manager

About Us

Tech Electronics provides systems and services that help our customers work smarter, feel safer, and collaborate more effectively. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with seven offices across the Midwest, we specialize in low voltage life safety and communication systems for the education, healthcare, construction, government, commercial-industrial, SMB, and worship industries. From fire alarm installation and testing to security cameras and video surveillance, our tailor-made solutions deliver connection and protection.

We pride ourselves on bringing a unique family atmosphere to an ever-evolving technology marketplace. We recognize that our people made us special when we opened our doors over 60 years ago, and they continue to do so today. We prioritize giving motivated individuals opportunities to find their gifts, develop their talents, and live their lives to the fullest.

Responsibilities

• Manage AV projects end-to-end, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, execution, commissioning, and close-out.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, status reports, and documentation.
• Track milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee deployment of AV systems including conferencing spaces, meeting rooms, training spaces, and large-format presentation environments.
• Review system designs, drawings, and equipment lists for constructability and scope alignment.
• Coordinate installation sequencing, system testing, commissioning, and user acceptance.
• Ensure systems meet functional, performance, and user experience requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, AV integrators, OEMs, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Manage vendor performance, schedules, deliverables, and change orders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Facilitate meetings, site walks, and project reviews.
• Own or support project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, quotes, and change requests.
• Manage procurement timelines, equipment lead times, and substitutions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and approval processes.
• Manage punch lists, final documentation, and as-built deliverables.
• Coordinate training, handover, and transition to operations or support teams.
• Ensure projects are completed to quality standards and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience managing AV, technology, or related integration projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial AV systems, including:
  • Video conferencing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms)
  • Displays, projectors, and LED video walls
  • Audio systems, microphones, speakers, and DSP concepts
  • Control systems (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS concepts)
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, facilities, construction, and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CTS®, CTS-I®, CTS-D®, PMP®, or CAPM® certification.
• Experience delivering large-scale or multi-site AV deployments.
• Background working with AV integrators, enterprise AV teams, or construction projects.
• Familiarity with construction schedules, site readiness reviews, and commissioning processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Customer-focused with a collaborative mindset.
• Confident decision-maker who can balance technical requirements with business needs.
• Effective at resolving issues and navigating change.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to job sites as required.
• Ability to participate in site walks, inspections, and on-site meetings.

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance on DAY ONE.
• Company credit card, cellphone, laptop (as needed).
• Paid Time Off & Accrued Personal Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Long term & Short-term disability.
• Hybrid office schedule (select positions).
• Immense Growth Opportunities.
• Relaxed Family Culture.