Project Manager - Guitar Center

Job Description

We are hiring for a new world!

We are the premier integrator, redefining client experiences through leading-edge technology, unrivaled service, and passionate people.

We are focused on bringing the power of technology to create new experiences in the fields of smart homes, smart enterprises, and smart venues. Be a part of a talented team and embark on an exciting journey.

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If you do, then be with an organization that is growing and helping each new generation stay up to date with the most advanced solutions in integration.

Position Summary: Project Manager

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls project activities required for effective management of electronic security installation projects. Coordinates with installation labor and sub-contractors.  Estimates and prices job charges.  Works with financial, contract management and other management reports and tools to define project problems to assure project profitability. Is responsible for training and developing employees.  Is responsible for the quality of installation

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Plans and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems, or service-installed jobs
• Implements quality assurance program to continuously improve customer satisfaction
• Monitors job status and controls job costs
• Training and development
• Responsible for completing all paperwork, POs are all completed, Notice of Completions (NOC) is sent, and jobs are turned over to Service
• Additional duties as assigned.

About the Guitar Center Company

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the worlds largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast. E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musicians Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• High school education or equivalent
• Associates degree (2 year) or Bachelor’s degree (4 year) in a technical capacity is desirable
• Five years of experience in the engineering and installation of Electronic Security systems, orrelated field.
• Has a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, relay logic, PLC’s and operations.  Good subcontracting skills required.  An understanding of job financial reports, and the ability control costs in the handling of large projects.
• 2+ years of project management required

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required dependent on business needs

Why Guitar Center Company? Heres just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leavetake time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $86,500-$126,913/ yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state-specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

About AVDG

Founded in 1996, Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) is a leading design-build firm specializing in next-generation AV design & integration, revolutionizing smart homes, smart enterprises, smart venues for clients across the globe. Our innovative, vibrant, and technical culture allows us to deliver the most sophisticated systems and continuously change the AV landscape demonstrating to clients what technology can do for them. AVDG's world-class team and original smart-system solutions are among the best in the industry.

Since joining the Business Solutions Division of the Guitar Center Company in late 2017, AVDG has leveraged new avenues of growth and opportunities to support our clients and our team better. Guitar Center is bolstering AVDG's high-growth trajectory, rigorously expanding our national footprint.

Why join us?

At AVDG, you will join a peer group of like-minded people passionate about Audio, Video, Lighting, and Control technologies. You will have the freedom to apply your craft to deliver outstanding customer experiences enabled with engineering, collaboration, & technology. You have many opportunities to learn, including access to the newly launched AVDG University. As AVDG is a part of the larger Guitar Center group, you will find opportunities to expand your career and to collaborate beyond smart-system solutions if you choose to.

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