Associate Project Manager

Louisville, United States

Job Title: Associate Project Manager

Location: 310 Evergreen Rd, Louisville, KY, 40243

Shift: Full-Time, 1st, estimated 40 to 45 hours per week - Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required in support of project requirements from time to time.

Strategic offers a comprehensive benefits package, ranked in the top 15% as compared to companies in our market of similar size.

Employee only medical premium paid at 100% on our core plan.

As an Associate Project Manager within Strategic Communication’s Project Management Office, you will lead the delivery of technical projects in commercial environments, including active construction sites. This role requires hands-on coordination with field teams and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of AV, structured cabling, and enterprise technology solutions.

This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career project manager with a strong foundation in project delivery and a working knowledge of AV or structured cabling systems. You’ll be leading projects in dynamic commercial environments, including active construction sites, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Duties and responsibilities:

Develop project plans, schedules, timelines, and documentation repositories to appropriately manage scope, budget, and schedule for assigned portfolio of technology projects.
Conduct internal/external project meetings ensuring continued mutual alignment among project stakeholders, documenting and tracking corresponding action items to completion.
Lead cross-functional teams including technicians, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project goals are met.
Work closely with Service & Warehouse Managers to support Operations resource scheduling and inventory tracking processes, promoting optimal use of project resources.
Coordinate with field technicians and subcontractors to ensure installation activities align with project plans, safety standards, and site-specific requirements.
Perform ongoing risk analysis of assigned projects and work with PMO and Operations teams to proactively develop appropriate mitigation responses.
Translate technical project requirements into actionable tasks for field teams.
Serve as a key point of contact for installation teams, providing guidance and support including occasional site visits.
Prepare and distribute project status reports to stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative team environment and resolve project-related challenges.
Work with internal departments to meet administrative project objectives.
Ensure quality and compliance with organizational standards during field execution.

Qualifications:

Prior experience managing or supporting AV or structured cabling installations in active commercial construction environments is required. Familiarity with working alongside General Contractors and navigating construction site protocols is essential.
2–5 years of project management experience in technical environments such as AV, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, or IT infrastructure.
Formal project management training or equivalent experience required.
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
Strong interest in professional development and growth in project management.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
ISO 9000 internal training to be completed within ninety (90) days of hire.

Desired Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Accountability, reliability, and adaptability.
Strong organizational skills.
Quick learner of new processes and tools.
Calm under pressure and effective problem-solving.
Technical proficiency: ability to understand and communicate technical requirements to diverse audiences.

Screening Requirements: Background Check, Drug Testing, Preferred US Citizen capable of obtaining security clearance

Physical Environment: Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 25% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Occasional field work required in office settings and/or at construction sites.

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