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 $100,000/year.
Start Date: Immediate.
Critical Requirements:
- Immediate availability required.
- Must be 100% bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Must have valid U.S. work authorization — no sponsorship available.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary up to $100,000 USD/year depending on experience.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- Growth opportunity within a company transitioning into AV and smart home solutions.