Signage Project Manager: Lead Design, Production & Install

Stratus; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Stratus, a market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, seeks a Project Manager to develop and implement comprehensive plans for sign design, manufacturing, and installation. You’ll collaborate with Art, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Control to meet budgets and margins.

Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, negotiating pricing, overseeing installation quality, and preparing final billing packages for approval. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• 1–3 years of project management experience in a multi-state or regional environment.
• Experience in sign manufacturing, construction trades, or related industries is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend initial customer meetings to clarify location requirements, product specifications, design considerations, and preliminary surveys.
• Collaborate with the Art and Engineering departments to produce initial artwork and develop production approaches.
• Incorporate project scope, pricing parameters, and relevant details into initial proposals or final bids for customer approval.
• Establish and update the initial ERP database with project information.
• Upon project award, finalize graphic and engineering drawings, product specifications, and project timelines.
• Work with Production Control to confirm production schedules and expand the ERP database as needed.
• Secure installation drawings from the Art Department and confirm billing and reporting procedures with the customer.
• Obtain necessary customer approvals and solicit competitive bids from subcontractors, negotiating installation pricing within budget and gross margin guidelines.
• Review preliminary and technical surveys to define specific sign locations and finalize installation plans.
• Obtain customer approvals and completion photos for billing, initiate Control Orders, and prepare comprehensive billing packages for Account Manager review.
• Monitor accounts receivable, coordinate with Accounting/Credit teams to address delinquencies, and maintain an up-to-date ERP database with all project information.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management to support overall company objectives and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

English proficiency

Technical reading

Communication

Mathematical skills

MS Office

Project tracking tools

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Stratus, a market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, seeks a Project Manager to develop and implement comprehensive plans for sign design, manufacturing, and installation. You’ll collaborate with Art, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Control to meet budgets and margins.

Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, negotiating pricing, overseeing installation quality, and preparing final billing packages for approval. Travel to client sites may be required.