Project Manager, Exterior Signage

Stratus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Stratus seeks a Project Manager to oversee signage and brand implementation projects from concept through installation. You will manage projects ranging from $1M to $6M+ with a focus on on-time, on-budget delivery across hundreds of locations.

You will coordinate across Design, Engineering, Permitting, Manufacturing, and Field Services to ensure seamless execution and superior customer outcomes. The role rewards initiative and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in construction, signage, manufacturing, or multi-site programs.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred, but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and customer-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from award to closeout with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and satisfaction.
• Convert customer requirements into actionable project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Permitting, Manufacturing, and Finance.
• Source and manage installers/subcontractors; negotiate pricing; ensure quality.
• Identify risks and constraints; implement mitigation to protect delivery.
• Maintain project data, forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Communicate status, risks, and milestones to customers and teams.
• Drive completion with ownership, urgency, and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

PMP/CAPM preferred

Job description

Overview

Ideal Candidate will have previous experience in the Signage Industry

There’s never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action.

Job Summary:

At Stratus, Project Managers are the engine that powers our business. They sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, and customer experience, turning complex ideas into flawlessly executed reality. From concept through installation, our Project Managers lead the work that ensures national brands show up consistently, on-time, and on-budget across hundreds of locations.

As a Project Manager (PM), you will own the delivery of signage and brand implementation projects ranging from $1M to $6M+, depending on experience and level. You’ll serve as the central point of coordination, driving execution, solving problems, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for both our customers and internal teams.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy owning projects end-to-end, and take pride in delivering work that customers see in the real world every day, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from award through closeout, owning scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction

• Translate customer requirements into executable project plans and timelines

• Partnercross functionallywith Design, Engineering, Permitting, Manufacturing, Production Control, Field Services, and Finance to deliver seamless execution

• Source, coordinate, and manage installers and subcontractors while negotiating competitive pricing and ensuring quality standards

• Proactivelyidentifyrisks and constraints, implementing mitigation plans to protect delivery and profitability

• Maintainaccurateproject data, forecasts, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle

• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, internal stakeholders, and leadership on project status, risks, and milestones

• Drive projects to completion witha strong senseof ownership, urgency, and accountability

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in construction, signage, manufacturing, or multi-site programs

• PMP or CAPM certification preferred, but not required

• A proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail

• Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and customer-facing

• Effective at working across teams and coordinating with both internal and external partners

• Solid financial and budget management skills

• Experience working in fast-moving, operational environments

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Why Work With Us

• Supportive & Friendly Culture

• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

• Company paid Life Insurance

• 401k with Employer Contribution

• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability

• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping

• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

Pay Range

$55,000- $70,000 annually - Pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

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