Technical Project Manager - AV & Installations
Posted 4 hours 39 minutes ago by Interactive Displays
Interactive Displays Ireland is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to take ownership of our installation projects, from initial site survey through to commissioning and customer handover.Our work includes digital signage, commercial displays, LED screens, interactive technology, kiosks and queue management systems, ranging from individual installations to larger multisite rollouts.This is a hands on leadership role for someone with a strong practical background in AV, technical installation or a closely related trade. You must understand how equipment is fitted, connected, configured and supported, while having the organisational skills to manage several jobs, installation teams and customer expectations.You will be accountable for getting jobs delivered safely, correctly, on time and within budget.
What you'll do- Take ownership of installation projects following the sales handover, confirming scope, requirements, deadlines and budgets.
- Carry out site surveys and identify mounting, access, power, networking, cabling and equipment requirements before installation.
- Maintain a central schedule covering all live and upcoming jobs, allocating installers, subcontractors, equipment and resources.
- Ensure each crew has the correct equipment, materials, drawings, instructions and site information before departure.
- Coordinate with customers, builders, electricians, IT teams and other contractors to ensure sites are ready.
- Lead installation teams on site, set clear standards and resolve practical or technical problems.
- Be prepared to assist with fitting, configuration, commissioning and troubleshooting when required.
- Track labour, materials, travel and subcontractor costs, identifying overruns early.
- Identify changes to the agreed scope and secure approval for additional work before it proceeds.
- Oversee installation quality, safe working practices, commissioning and system testing.
- Manage snag lists, customer sign-off and handover documentation.
- Ensure the support team receives accurate equipment details, configuration records and relevant customer information.
- Keep management informed of progress, resource requirements, delays and issues requiring decisions.
- Improve installation processes to reduce repeat visits, wasted time and avoidable errors.
What success looks like
- Jobs are properly surveyed, planned and ready before installation starts.
- Crews know where they are going, what they are doing and what they need.
- Customers receive clear communication and reliable delivery dates.
- Installations meet agreed technical and quality standards.
- Costs and additional works are controlled.
- Projects are completed, documented and signed off with minimal return visits.
- A proven track record in AV installation, digital signage, commercial display systems, technical fit-outs or a closely related field.
- Experience managing installation projects and leading installers or subcontractors.
- A strong practical background: you understand fixings, mounting systems, cable routes, installation sequencing and the realities of working on site.
- Good technical knowledge of commercial displays, AV connectivity, structured cabling and IP networking.
- Ability to interpret site drawings, technical specifications and installation requirements.
- Experience coordinating multiple jobs and managing competing deadlines.
- Confidence communicating with customers, contractors, technical teams and senior management.
- Commercial awareness, including control of labour costs, project budgets and additional works.
- Good organisational skills and the discipline to maintain schedules, job records and handover documentation.
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.
- LED display installations, video walls, kiosks or interactive display systems.
- Digital signage software, media players and remote device management.
- Multisite installations and national rollout programmes.
- Relevant site safety and access equipment training.
You may currently be a Technical Project Manager, AV Project Manager, Installation Manager, Site Supervisor or an experienced Lead Installer who already takes responsibility for complete jobs. You are practical, organised and decisive. You spot problems before the crew arrives, take ownership when plans change and follow through until the customer has a fully working installation. This is a senior position requiring proven delivery experience, sound technical judgement and the ability to lead from the front.