Project Manager, Brand Implementation

Stratus•Addison Township, IL

14d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be onsite full-time in our Elmhurst, IL office. Stratus is the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, transforming how national brands connect with their customers through exterior signage, interior branding, site refresh & remodel, energy & lighting, and repair & maintenance solutions. Every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success, offering endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution, and bias for action. The Project Manager will focus on interior and exterior signage and marketing elements, learning client standards and expectations to complete projects within time and budget constraints. This role involves close collaboration with nationwide vendors to ensure seamless project progression and managing programs with multiple locations, each with its own budget and schedule. Strong client communication and organization are vital for success, ensuring smooth installations and timely submittal of deliverables through reporting tools.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential
Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
3+ years in the signage industry
3+ years successfully working within a project schedule and/or budget in sign industry
3+ years in managing and meeting milestones and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Work with Account Management on all customer guidelines and expectations for all awarded projects.
Follow all expectations for milestones and work with client agreed budgets.
Work with approved nationwide Stratus vendor list in planning the execution of each location.
Obtain and review preliminary surveys and work with design on brand books and mockups.
Obtain customer approvals for location of all artwork and fixture locations per site.
Work with vendors on special requirements for placement of all approved merchandising elements.
Document all completion photos for uploading and reporting purposes.
Close out of all completed projects in client portals and internal ERP system.
Send all invoicing information needed to accounting.