Peak Project Manager

at  PEAK TECHNOLOGIES

Peak Technologies develops solutions for virtual and live events. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team. A Project Manager provides assistance to the Account Executive in servicing and managing all aspects of the build and estimating of custom Audio/Visual and Lighting Solutions. This position is responsible to lead the project team from the start to completion of the project.
Responsibilities:.
Coordinate and create labor schedules.
Manage onsite teams including: selection of personnel to handle installation and dismantle and may coordinate travel (air, hotel and expense report reimbursement).
Confirms venue elements such as load in procedures, power, loading dock permissions, etc.
Negotiate loss and/or damage incidents with respective contractors for reimbursement.
Establish and maintain a large, diverse network of contacts in the industry specifically among service contractors and vendors throughout the country.
Prepares material lists and project timelines including support for client correspondence and proposals.
Collaborates with and directs in-house production and partner vendors.
Leads Technicians onsite during Setup, Operation and Dismantle. Must have a strong knowledge of Audio, Video, LED, Lighting, Rigging and Power.
Proactively track and monitor all transportation tasks, and provide for alternative solutions in the event of any issues that may arise.
Responsible for managing the project budget and profit margins.
Investigate and follow up on any mishandled shipments including damages, lost shipments, etc.
Addresses and helps ‘trouble-shoot’ issues that arise with a project, both with the client and/or internal stakeholders.
Delivers multiple projects simultaneously while managing timelines, quality and budgets.
Observes deadlines, prioritizes workloads and operates under limited time constraints.
Coordinates internal production departments to ensure meeting client objectives and budget parameters.
Contributes to the corporate Continuous Improvement process.
Communicates effectively within Peak and with the clients regarding details of the account.
Possesses full understanding of client’s projects.
Sources and procures specialty materials and services in conjunction with Procurement.
Supports all necessary Peak’s business systems.
Able to understand and develop simple drawings and prints for shows/events including signal flow diagrams when necessary.
Travels to domestic and international locaitons when necessary for project site management.
Communicates effectively with international partners; able to overcome language and time challenges.
Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; and 2 – 4 years’ experience as a Audio Video Project Manager or similar experience successfully executing projects and programs and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Be able to direct and manage domestic and international vendors in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
Strong conceptual skills
Able to read and understand drawings and setup prints.
Must be decisive, thorough and accurate with a general understanding of profitable business practices.
Be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% to support projects.
Able to work with a team.
Able to adhere and contribute to processes and tools.
Capable of “out of the box” thinking.
Domestic and International project management experience.
Ability to Multi-task

Please refer the Job description for details