Senior Construction Project Manager

FASTSIGNS of Lancaster, PA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Career advancement

Short-term disability

Life AD&D

Job summary

FASTSIGNS of Lancaster, PA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of commercial signage projects—from handoff through design, permitting, installation, and client closeout. You will coordinate with internal teams and field crews to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 8+ years in project management within signage/construction, with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, and an associate degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in commercial signage, construction, or related field.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead PM role managing other project managers or coordinators.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, Business or related field required.
• Deep knowledge of signage permitting and installation logistics.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of high-priority, multi-location, or complex commercial signage projects.
• Review and approve project budgets, schedules, and scopes across the team's active projects.
• Monitor overall department KPIs including on-time delivery, budget performance, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, and Installation leadership to optimize project flow.
• Lead client relationships for key accounts and multi-site programs.
• Oversee and standardize the change order process across the team — ensuring proper documentation, accurate pricing, and timely client approvals.
• Review and approve change orders on high-value or escalated projects before client submission.
• Oversee team-wide progress tracking standards — ensuring all projects are accurately documented, milestones are logged, and leadership has real-time visibility into portfolio status.
• Review and enforce invoice requirements across the team — ensuring billing is submitted accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with contract terms.
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors on complex or escalated matters.
• Identify bottlenecks in the project pipeline and implement process improvements.
• Develop tools, templates, and reporting frameworks to improve team efficiency.
• Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership on project portfolio health.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Client relationships

Leadership

CRM systems

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Signage knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

CRM systems

Project tracking tools

Job description

Full-Time, Exempt, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of commercial signage projects — from initial handoff through design, permitting, installation, and client closeout. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and coordinate across internal teams and field crews to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• $110,000 to 130,000 annual salary
• Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Various voluntary insurance benefits including short-term disability, life ad&d, critical illness, accident
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 120 hours per year
• Opportunities for career advancement

What You'll Do

• Own a portfolio of high-priority, multi-location, or complex commercial signage projects
• Review and approve project budgets schedules and scopes across the team's active project
• Monitor overall department KPIs including on-time delivery, budget performance, and client satisfaction
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, and Installation leadership to optimize project flow
• Lead client relationships for key accounts and multi-site programs
• Oversee and standardize the change order process across the team — ensuring proper documentation, accurate pricing, and timely client approvals
• Review and approve change orders on high-value or escalated projects before client submission
• Oversee team-wide progress tracking standards — ensuring all projects are accurately documented, milestones are logged, and leadership has real-time visibility into portfolio status
• Review and enforce invoice requirements across the team — ensuring billing is submitted accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with contract terms
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors on complex or escalated matters
• Identify bottlenecks in the project pipeline and implement process improvements
• Develop tools, templates, and reporting frameworks to improve team efficiency
• Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership on project portfolio health

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in commercial signage, construction, or related field
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead PM role managing other project managers or coordinators
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, Business or related field required.
• Deep knowledge of signage permitting and installation logistics
• Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrated experience managing and standardizing change order processes across a team or department
• Strong grasp of project invoicing, billing compliance, and financial reporting
• Experience with CRM systems and project tracking tools
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar tools
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, similar certification preferred, OR willingness to obtain one
• Experience with project tracking tools and collaboration platforms
• Familiarity with vendor coordination and project budgeting processes

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel as required by business need

Get to Know Us

Come be a part of the #1 FASTSIGNS location globally, right here in Lancaster!

Who are we?

We are an employee-rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics. We believe a team like we've built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers - that's why we've made "improve life, together" our purpose.

What do we do here?

We deliver visual communication solutions - we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists. We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people. We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team.

We are looking for a passionate co-worker, great communicator and an excellent person to be a critical part of our team; someone special to take REALLY good care of our craft and customer. Here at FASTSIGNS, we have high expectations for customer obsession and company culture. We have chosen a culture of –

• Communication (the key to our success)
• Performance (help us grow as individuals and as an organization)
• Kindness (a place where everyone can thrive) as the foundation on which to build.

Creating this type of workplace takes hard work and dedication from everyone involved, but we are committed to the process.

We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.