Lead AV Field Coordinator & Project Manager
Company: CES CINEMA (CES Plus Inc.)
Location:Miami FL (on-site/field-based)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $100000/year
Start Date: Immediate
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Immediate availability required. Must have valid U.S. work authorization no sponsorship available.
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Position Overview
The Lead AV Field Coordinator is the cornerstone of our on-site execution. Reporting directly to the CES Project Manager this role is responsible for leading technical crews ensuring the quality of low-voltage installations and acting as the primary technical liaison between the field and management. Beyond execution this person serves as a strategic technical partner for the sales team assisting in job walks material specification and project scoping.
Key Responsibilities
1. On-Site Leadership & Execution
- Team Coordination: Supervise and motivate field technicians assigning daily tasks and ensuring all activities are performed according to project requirements.
- Quality Control: Verify that all low-voltage installations cabling and equipment mounting meet CES standards and industry best practices.
- Timeline Management: Ensure each project phase is completed within the stipulated timeframe providing daily progress updates to the Project Manager.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure the team follows all on-site safety protocols and maintains a professional work environment.
2. Stakeholder & Site Coordination
- Primary Point of Contact: Represent the company in coordination meetings with General Contractors (GC) property owners and other trades on-site.
- Logistics Management: Coordinate site access material deliveries and workspace availability to ensure seamless workflow.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve technical or logistical roadblocks to keep projects on track.
3. Sales Support & Technical Specification
- Pre-Sales Site Visits: Join the sales team for walkthroughs with prospective clients to evaluate site conditions and technical feasibility.
- Project Scoping: Determine required execution timelines specialized tools accessories and materials (BOM) needed for successful project delivery.
- Infrastructure Assessment: Identify and communicate any pre-existing site conditions or requirements that must be addressed before the installation team arrives.
4. Project Management
- Project Planning: Develop and maintain project schedules coordinating timelines across multiple simultaneous installations to ensure on-time delivery.
- Budget Oversight: Track project costs labor hours and material expenses against approved budgets flagging variances to leadership.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate project records including scope changes daily logs punch lists and closeout documentation.
- Resource Allocation: Plan and assign crew members tools and equipment across active projects based on priority and availability.
- Client Communication: Serve as the primary project contact for clients providing regular status updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Change Order Management: Evaluate scope changes assess impact on timeline and budget and coordinate approvals with stakeholders.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Manage relationships with third-party vendors and subcontractors ensuring deliverables align with project specifications and deadlines.
- Post-Project Review: Lead project closeout processes including final walkthroughs client sign-offs and lessons-learned documentation to drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications (Plus Not Required)
- Industry certifications such as AVIXA CTS CTS-I or CTS-D.
- Safety certifications such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
- Manufacturer-specific training (e.g. Crestron Q-SYS Extron Biamp).
- We highly value battle-tested field experience and the ability to solve problems in real-time over formal titles.
Requirements
**Core Requirements**
- 5 years of experience in AV/low-voltage field operations.
- 2 years in a leadership or project management role.
- Hands-on experience with low-voltage cabling equipment installation rack building and on-site coordination.
- 100% Bilingual (English and Spanish) must communicate effectively with GCs owners and technical staff in both languages.
- Strong leadership professional communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Field-based role requiring daily travel to various project sites in the Miami area.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Immediate availability to start.
**Core Requirements** - 5 years of experience in AV/low-voltage field operations. - 2 years in a leadership or project management role. - Hands-on experience with low-voltage cabling equipment installation rack building and on-site coordination. - 100% Bilingual (English and Spanish) must communicate effectively with GCs owners and technical staff in both languages. - Strong leadership professional communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. - Field-based role requiring daily travel to various project sites in the Miami area. - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available for this position. - Immediate availability to start.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors degree in Electronics AV Technology Construction Management or related field preferred. Relevant industry certifications (AVIXA CTS OSHA) are a plus. Equivalent hands-on field experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.