Jr. Project Manager en S&L Integrated

S&L Integrated Systems is looking for an entry-level Jr. Project Manager to join our North Region team.  This position

oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of less complex AV installation projects, ensuring they meet client specifications, timelines, and budgets. This entry-level role involves coordinating cross-functional teams including technicians, engineers, and vendors, while managing client communications and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

What Will A Typical Day Look Like? You will learn and be responsible for: 

1. Project Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource schedules for AV installations, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company standards.  Since this is an entry-level position, they will typically be assigned less complex projects and/or have responsibility for a smaller number of concurrent projects. 
2. Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations, providing updates, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Budget & Cost Management: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and manage change orders to keep projects financially on track.  Communicate and assist in the mitigation of issues that impact profitability.
4. Project Site Visits:  Periodic travel to project sites to understand or clarify job expectations or needs; meet and discuss install process or issues with the client/general contractor/etc.; and verify completed project meets company and client expectations.  
5. Technical Oversight: Understand AV system designs and ensure proper implementation of audio, video, control, and networking components.
6. Vendor & Equipment Management: Facilitate the ordering of materials upon approval of documents or verification from Engineering for design-build projects.  Ensures all parts and supplies are available, designated and accounted for, on each project. 
7. Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks or issues early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve problems to avoid delays or cost overruns.
8. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, schedules, and reports for internal and client use.

What Knowledge, Skills & Abilities does the ideal applicant possess?

• 1+ years’ experience in the AV integration industry as a Project Coordinator, AV Technician, Client Care or other related position.
• Basic understanding of AV systems, installation practices, and integration workflows.
  • Familiarity reading/understanding project scopes, drawings and other technical documentation preferred
  • Basic knowledge of AV control systems, networking and system commissioning helpful

• Able to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to successfully handle multiple projects within required deadlines.
• Must possess excellent communication, decision making, problem-solving and task/job follow-up skills.

• Familiarity with project management tools and Microsoft Office including Teams a plus.

• Periodic travel (day and overnight) to client sites.  Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets insurance carrier’s underwriting requirements. 

What is the work environment like?   

This position is typically sedentary in nature.  Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other office equipment.  Occasionally, you must lift and transport moderately heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds). Work is usually performed inside though occasional outside activities may occur for short periods of time in a seasonal temperature-fluctuating environment.  Due to periodic travel to client sites, the ideal candidate will be located within our North region (Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN, etc.)

The best way to describe the team is that we have an "entrepreneurial" spirit. We love challenges, embrace change, are self-motivated and will quickly pivot to help where needed. 

Additional Information:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a 401k with company match.

All applicants must consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer