Project Manager / Systems Designer – Home Automation & AV
Tech GuideNOW HIRING: Project Manager / Systems DesignerLuxury Home Automation | Audio/Video | Lighting Control | Networking & Systems Integration Company: Tech Guide® Location: 137 Vera Road, Lexington, SC 29072 Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site / Field-Based Salary: $75,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience Additional Compensation: Discretionary performance bonuses Experience: 5–7+ years in project management, systems design, custom electronics, or related technical industries Design Extraordinary Systems. Lead Exceptional Projects. Are you a technically skilled professional who enjoys designing sophisticated technology systems, managing complex projects, and bringing innovative solutions to life? Do you understand both the technical and construction sides of luxury residential projects? Can you coordinate with builders, architects, designers, technicians, and homeowners to turn ambitious ideas into beautifully executed installations? Tech Guide is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Systems Designer to join our growing team of technology professionals. For nearly 30 years, Tech Guide has been a leader in luxury home automation, electrical services, and systems integration throughout the Midlands of South Carolina. We partner with premier custom home builders, architects, interior designers, and discerning homeowners to design, install, and support advanced technology systems in some of the region's finest residences. Our projects integrate home automation, distributed audio/video, home theaters, intelligent lighting, motorized shading, enterprise-grade networking, security, surveillance, access control, electrical infrastructure, and connected-home technology. We're looking for someone who can see the big picture, understand the technical details, and take ownership of delivering exceptional projects from design through completion. If you're passionate about technology, construction, organization, and delivering outstanding client experiences, we want to meet you. What You'll Do As a Project Manager / Systems Designer, you'll play a central role in the planning, design, coordination, and execution of luxury residential technology projects. This hybrid position combines technical systems design with hands-on project management. You'll collaborate with our sales team, engineers, programmers, electricians, low-voltage technicians, builders, architects, designers, and clients to ensure every system is thoughtfully designed, properly documented, and professionally executed. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Leadership Manage residential technology projects from sales handoff through installation, commissioning, client training, and final completion. Coordinate project schedules, labor resources, equipment procurement, deliveries, and installation milestones. Serve as a primary point of contact for builders, architects, interior designers, homeowners, vendors, and internal teams. Manage multiple active projects while maintaining clear priorities, documentation, and communication. Conduct site visits, project walkthroughs, construction meetings, and installation reviews. Identify potential project conflicts, construction delays, material shortages, or technical challenges before they impact project delivery. Track project progress, labor utilization, budgets, material availability, and change orders. Coordinate field technicians, electricians, programmers, subcontractors, and other project resources. Maintain exceptional standards for workmanship, professionalism, jobsite cleanliness, and client satisfaction. Oversee project punch lists, system testing, commissioning, documentation, and closeout. Technology Systems Design & Engineering Develop technical designs for sophisticated home automation and systems integration projects. Translate project proposals and client requirements into comprehensive installation plans and system documentation. Design distributed audio/video systems, home theaters, networking infra…