Sr. AV Project Manager

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Senior Project Manager – Audio Visual to join a fast-growing team delivering world-class AV integrations across healthcare, higher-ed, public sector, and enterprise environments. Based in Chicago, this role is a rare opportunity to lead complex, high-visibility projects—lecture halls, hybrid learning spaces, conference rooms, command centers, and more—while driving execution from kickoff to turnover. We’re looking for a client-facing leader who thrives on solving problems, keeping projects on schedule and budget, and mentoring the next generation of project managers.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead full AV project lifecycle from planning to commissioning and service handoff

• Manage schedules, budgets, risk registers, phasing plans, and communication plans

• Author and control project documentation (SOWs, submittals, RFIs, change orders)

• Track financials: P&L, forecasting, invoicing, procurement, and margin targets

• Coordinate across trades (IT, Electrical/Low-Voltage, Security) and general contractors

• Oversee installation quality, testing, commissioning, and compliance with safety standards

• Guide delivery across Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Q-SYS, Shure, dvLED, AVoIP, DSP, and control systems

• Lead subcontractor/vendor partnerships and escalate to manufacturers when needed

• Run client status meetings, report progress, and manage risks transparently

• Deliver clean project closeout with as-builts, O&M manuals, training, and asset lists

• Mentor junior PMs and coordinators; refine SOPs and delivery playbooks

Senior Project Manager Requirements:

• 7+ years of progressive AV project management experience on $250K–$2M+ projects

• Strong command of AV ecosystems (Crestron, Extron, Biamp Tesira, Q-SYS, Shure, AVoIP)

• Demonstrated ownership of project scope, schedule, and budget

• Experience with union/low-voltage labor and active facility integrations

• Skilled in MS Project or Smartsheet, Bluebeam/Adobe, MS Office, and Excel forecasting

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with executive presence

• Valid driver’s license; ability to work on-site across Chicago and collar counties

• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs; meet site-specific safety and compliance requirements

Preferred: AVIXA CTS/CTS-D, PMP, OSHA-30, public sector experience, and background in dvLED and hybrid learning environments.
If you’re ready to lead large-scale, high-impact AV projects and mentor a growing team, apply today to make your mark.

Linda Daniel
Sr. Project Manager
LaSalle Network

Compensation: salary up to $105,000 + a discretionary bonus

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlet.

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