Audio Visual - Field Project Manager / Application Engineer - On-Site (San Antonio, TX)
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Job description
This field-first leadership role bridges project management and applied engineering. You'll oversee on-site execution of multiple AVL integration projects-managing crews, schedules, budgets, and contractor coordination-while providing hands-on engineering: system commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
You'll spend most of your time on jobsites and in client venues, leading Project Leads and field crews and ensuring design intent becomes functional, well-documented, commissioned systems.
Key Responsibilities
Field Project Management
- Manage multiple projects from mobilization to completion-scope, schedule, and budget.
- Translate engineering drawings and scopes into actionable field tasks and milestones.
- Supervise and mentor Project Leads and Field Technicians; oversee crew performance, daily reporting, and issue resolution.
- Serve as primary field liaison with General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, and other trades; represent Covenant in site meetings, inspections, and walkthroughs.
- Manage labor forecasting, field scheduling, change orders, and milestone billing readiness; flag scope gaps and schedule conflicts early.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and Covenant quality standards.
On-Site Engineering & Commissioning
- Provide on-site engineering direction and QA throughout installation.
- Conduct system commissioning, device configuration, and final testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve field technical challenges; lead end-user training and system handoff.
Planning & Documentation
- Participate in SAFe-aligned planning, coordination meetings, and Kanban stage transitions.
- Validate daily reports, RFIs, redlines, and as-builts; ensure complete closeout documentation, testing records, and client signoffs.
- Lead project retrospectives with field teams.
Requirements
- Must live within commuting distance of San Antonio, TX and be present on active jobsites daily. This role cannot be performed remotely.
- 3+ years in AVL integration, field commissioning, or technical project supervision - AVL industry experience is required; general IT or construction PM experience alone does not qualify.
- Proven success leading technicians and subcontractors on active jobsites, delivering on time and on budget.
- Strong knowledge of AVL system components, wiring standards, and installation methodologies.
- Hands-on familiarity with DSPs, lighting control, network configuration, and system testing; strong background in Networked AV.
- Proficiency reading architectural/engineering drawings, schematics, and bid documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Planner, Office, and D-Tools or similar.
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D; Dante, Q-SYS, or Crestron certification(s); PMP.
- Experience with design-build or consultant-driven AVL projects.
- AutoCAD, ProCore, PlanGrid; Agile/SAFe familiarity.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
Why Join Covenant
You'll operate at the intersection of leadership and hands-on execution-leading crews, commissioning systems, and seeing projects through from drawings to opening night, in an environment where initiative and craftsmanship thrive.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description Company truck Fuel card 401(k) Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance, Covenant Communications is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all team members.
Base Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k) with 2% match Company truck Fuel card Cell phone reimbursement Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid time off, * 401(k)
- 401(k) 2% match
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance