Installation & Operations Manager

QC Signs & Graphics•Charlotte, NC

4d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

QC Signs & Graphics is seeking an experienced, hands-on Installation & Operations Manager to lead our installation team and oversee day-to-day installation operations. This is a working manager position for someone who can lead by example—planning and scheduling crews, training installers, ensuring jobs are properly prepared, and stepping into the field. The ideal candidate combines strong sign-installation skills with leadership, organization, communication, and a commitment to getting the job done safely and correctly the first time.

Requirements

3+ years of sign installation experience; leadership/supervisory experience strongly preferred
Experience with commercial signage, vinyl graphics and vehicle wraps
Basic electrical/LED signage experience
Experience operating lifts and/or bucket trucks
Strong construction and power-tool skills
Ability to read drawings, layouts, measurements, and installation plans
Strong scheduling, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead a crew while also working hands-on
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving/insurance requirements
Ability to safely lift 75+ lbs. and work from ladders/lifts and at heights
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

3M/Avery certification
OSHA training
electrical certification
experience with 3M, Avery, or Oracal products

Responsibilities

Manage the daily installation schedule, crews, workload, equipment, and resources
Review upcoming projects and ensure crews are prepared with the correct signs, materials, tools, equipment, measurements, and instructions
Install and oversee channel letters, pan signs, monument signs, post-and-panel signs, interior signage, vinyl graphics, and vehicle wraps
Perform/oversee basic electrical sign work, including LED connections
Conduct accurate site surveys, measurements, photos, and installation assessments
Operate bucket trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, ladders, and related equipment
Train and cross-train installers and establish ongoing skill-development goals
Enforce company safety, quality, and installation standards
Perform final quality checks and ensure installations meet work orders and approved specifications
Reduce installation mistakes, reprints, remakes, callbacks, and unnecessary go-backs
Coordinate closely with Project Managers and Production to keep projects moving on schedule
Monitor labor efficiency and help keep projects on time and within budget
Maintain company vehicles, tools, equipment, and installation areas
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and team members
Identify workflow problems and implement improvements that increase efficiency and accountability