Project Manager - Architectural

Blair Image Elements•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Project Manager - Architectural Blair Image Elements is a long-established leader in signage, branding elements, and commercial architectural fascia systems, serving regional, national, and international clients. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Architectural Project Management team in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role is responsible for managing complex architectural installation projects, with direct accountability for schedule, cost control, vendor coordination, and customer satisfaction from project award through closeout and invoicing. We Build Brands. You Build Your Career. What you'll be doing: Lead and manage multiple architectural installation projects simultaneously Maintain full ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, and profitability Develop, communicate, and enforce project milestones and installation schedules Coordinate vendors, installers, and internal teams to meet committed deadlines Negotiate vendor pricing and manage costs to achieve margin objectives Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure scope alignment Serve as primary customer contact, providing clear and timely communication Identify risks early and implement corrective actions Ensure accurate project tracking, documentation, and invoicing Support continuous improvement of project management processes pricing and manage costs to meet margin objectives What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred) 3+ years of project management experience in construction, architectural, signage, or related industries Experience coordinating installation teams and third-party vendors Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and customer management abilities Financial acumen related to cost control and margin performance Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking systems Experience working with drawings, specifications, RFIs, and change orders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Benefits and Culture At Blair Image Elements, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our team. Employees enjoy Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Medicine Insurance, along with the option to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). We provide a Retirement Plan to help secure your future and offer free life insurance for all employees, with the opportunity to add additional coverage at group rates. Our paid time off (PTO) policy allows up to 5 weeks of vacation annually, depending on your length of service, and we also offer a Gainsharing Program with quarterly bonuses based on company performance and your tenure. For those welcoming a new addition to their family, we provide 4 weeks of paid parental leave. We support your continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement program and reward employee milestones with Anniversary Bonuses. With our Pay on Demand option through a payroll app, you can access your wages before payday. Employees also have access to a Loan Program through a local Credit Union and receive free Company Logo Uniforms and Products annually, along with a Company-funded protective footwear program. At Blair, we also cultivate a supportive company culture. Flexible work schedules promote a healthier work-life balance, and we host annual events like an Employee Picnic and Holiday Party to foster camaraderie. Our Blair Cares committee, run by employees, raises funds to assist fellow team members in need. We also participate in community sponsorship and donation programs and offer the Blair Scholarship to help further education. Check us out at www.blairimage.com Blair Image Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unless explicitly stated, any compensation listed for this position is automatically generated by affiliated websites such as Indeed.com or similar platforms and may not accurately reflect the actual salary range for this role. Drugs and Alcohol - We have the following polices in place: Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion and CDL Driver Testing as well as Random Screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
3+ years of project management experience in construction, architectural, signage, or related industries
Experience coordinating installation teams and third-party vendors
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer management abilities
Financial acumen related to cost control and margin performance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking systems
Experience working with drawings, specifications, RFIs, and change orders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple architectural installation projects simultaneously
Maintain full ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, and profitability
Develop, communicate, and enforce project milestones and installation schedules
Coordinate vendors, installers, and internal teams to meet committed deadlines
Negotiate vendor pricing and manage costs to achieve margin objectives
Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure scope alignment
Serve as primary customer contact, providing clear and timely communication
Identify risks early and implement corrective actions
Ensure accurate project tracking, documentation, and invoicing
Support continuous improvement of project management processes pricing and manage costs to meet margin objectives