Project Manager - Signage

GraphicWorks, LLC•Arvada, CO

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

GraphicWorks is seeking a dependable, organized and capable Project Manager to manage commercial signage projects from award through design, permitting, fabrication, installation and closeout. This is primarily a project-management position. The successful candidate will work directly with property owners, general contractors, architects, designers, vendors and other project professionals. The position also includes estimating smaller to mid-sized projects and preparing pricing for change orders and revised project scope. However, strong project ownership, professional communication, organization and follow-through are the most important qualifications. Sign-industry experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in commercial construction, architectural specialties, environmental graphics or another related specialty trade are encouraged to apply. You do not need to know every detail of the sign industry on your first day. You do need strong project-management fundamentals, professional judgment, dependable follow-through and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

At least two years of progressively responsible experience in project management, assistant project management, project engineering or commercial project coordination
Ability to manage multiple active projects and competing deadlines
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization, documentation and follow-through
Confidence participating in project meetings and communicating concerns professionally
Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with internal teams
Reliable attendance and consistent professional conduct
Willingness to learn the technical requirements of commercial signage
Candidates with strong commercial project-management experience who have not estimated signage must be willing and able to learn GraphicWorks’ estimating process.

Nice To Haves

Sign-industry experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in commercial construction, architectural specialties, environmental graphics or another related specialty trade are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage signage projects from award through final completion
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
Communicate professionally with owners, general contractors, architects and vendors
Review project requirements, construction drawings and specifications.
Coordinate shop drawings, submittals, samples, permits, sign schedules, location plans and approvals
Establish and maintain project schedules, milestone dates and internal priorities
Coordinate project requirements with design, purchasing, production, fabrication and installation teams
Participate in project meetings and document decisions, responsibilities and deadlines
Identify scope changes and ensure additional work is properly documented, priced and approved
Coordinate installation scheduling, site access, equipment requirements and field conditions
Maintain organized project records, correspondence and follow-up items
Manage punch-list work and project closeout
Resolve project challenges in a professional and solution-oriented manner
Prepare estimates for smaller to mid-sized signage projects
Review drawings and specifications to identify project scope, materials, labor and installation requirements
Obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing when needed
Prepare change-order pricing for added work, revised scope, field conditions and client-requested changes
Clearly document pricing assumptions, exclusions and scope limitations
Work with company leadership on larger, more complex or higher-risk estimates