Senior Architectural Signage Project Manager

Trademark Sign LLC•Deerfield Beach, FL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Trademark Sign, LLC is seeking a senior-level project manager to oversee complex, large-scale interior and exterior architectural signage, environmental graphics, and wayfinding projects. The role manages projects from initial client engagement and estimating through design development, engineering, permitting, procurement, production, installation, and final closeout. The position is based in South Florida with a hybrid arrangement involving office, remote, and jobsite work. The Senior Architectural Signage Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, including architects, designers, developers, general contractors, landlords, engineers, fabricators, and installation teams. The role takes full ownership of assigned projects, managing scope, budgets, schedules, technical requirements, quality, contractual obligations, safety, and financial performance to deliver projects on time and within budget. The position also provides direction to project coordinators, junior project managers, designers, vendors, and installation teams, and coordinates work across sales, estimating, design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, accounting, and field operations. The company offers competitive senior-level compensation, performance-based incentive opportunities, a hybrid work arrangement, significant project responsibility, direct involvement with company leadership and major clients, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

7–10+ years of project management experience in architectural signage, custom signage fabrication, environmental graphics, wayfinding, or a closely related construction specialty.
Demonstrated experience managing the full project lifecycle from estimating and design development through fabrication, installation, and closeout.
Experience managing complex commercial, corporate, healthcare, hospitality, retail, multifamily, institutional, or large-scale development projects.
Strong understanding of architectural drawings, construction documents, signage schedules, shop drawings, materials, mounting methods, and installation requirements.
Experience with permitting, engineering coordination, code compliance, and construction-site logistics.
Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and profitability.
Experience coordinating general contractors, architects, subcontractors, fabricators, and specialty trades.
Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling or project management software.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale architectural signage packages.
Familiarity with illuminated signage, dimensional lettering, monument signs, building identification, interior signage, donor recognition, code signage, and wayfinding systems.
Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar tools.
Familiarity with CAD drawings, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite workflows, or related design review tools.
Experience with AIA-style contracts, subcontract agreements, schedules of values, and construction billing procedures.
OSHA safety training or other relevant construction safety credentials.
PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle; lead kickoff meetings and establish scope, deliverables, milestones, budgets, and communications.
Review contracts, proposals, architectural drawings, signage schedules, design documents, and project specifications; identify risks, scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential change orders.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, designers, developers, general contractors, and other stakeholders; translate expectations and design concepts into project plans.
Coordinate estimating for materials, fabrication, engineering, permitting, freight, equipment, and installation; develop and manage budgets, cost forecasts, schedules of values, billing milestones, and cash flow projections.
Monitor labor, material, subcontractor costs, project profitability, invoicing, collections, retainage, and final reconciliations; review purchase orders and vendor and subcontractor proposals.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and prepare and negotiate change orders for revisions, additional scope, unforeseen conditions, and schedule impacts.
Coordinate design development with graphic designers, environmental graphic designers, architects, engineers, and technical design teams; manage presentations, material selections, samples, finish schedules, and shop drawing approvals.
Review signage schedules, elevations, floor plans, mounting details, dimensions, and installation conditions; coordinate structural engineering, electrical requirements, illumination, power supplies, and attachment methods as applicable.
Ensure signage packages align with architectural intent, brand standards, accessibility requirements, project specifications, and approved documents; manage revisions, approvals, prototypes, mockups, and first-article approvals.
Coordinate engineering submissions, structural calculations, electrical documentation, sign permits, landlord approvals, municipal reviews, and jurisdictional submissions; track comments, resubmissions, and deadlines.
Verify applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, wind-load criteria, electrical codes, accessibility standards, and local sign regulations; identify compliance issues and coordinate corrective action.
Develop procurement schedules; source materials, components, lighting systems, finishes, hardware, and subcontracted services; issue purchase orders and monitor vendor performance, lead times, quality, and delivery.
Coordinate with fabrication facilities and outsourcing partners, manage long-lead items, review vendor submittals and material certifications, and resolve production discrepancies and material substitutions.
Oversee the transition from approved design documents to fabrication-ready shop drawings and production packages; ensure fabricated signage meets approved drawings, specifications, finishes, dimensions, and performance requirements.
Coordinate site surveys, field measurements, existing-condition verification, construction schedules, and installation planning with general contractors, superintendents, electricians, and other trades.
Develop installation schedules, manpower plans, equipment requirements, access plans, and delivery sequences; coordinate cranes, lifts, scaffolding, traffic control, site access, and other specialized requirements.
Verify site readiness, mounting substrates, blocking, electrical rough-ins, and permits before mobilization; participate in pre-installation meetings and address field conditions.
Monitor installation progress, workmanship, and safety compliance; coordinate punch lists, deficiencies, corrective work, inspections, and final acceptance.
Develop and maintain project schedules, critical milestones, dependencies, and critical-path activities; provide regular status updates, anticipate schedule risks, and implement recovery plans.
Maintain risk registers, action logs, decision logs, and issue-resolution plans; coordinate multiple projects while balancing deadlines, resources, and client priorities.
Maintain organized project files and current contracts, drawings, revisions, RFIs, submittals, approvals, purchase orders, and correspondence; manage logs, meeting minutes, and action items.
Prepare progress reports, budget updates, installation reports, and executive summaries; maintain records supporting contractual compliance, billing, change management, and closeout.
Coordinate final inspections, punch-list completion, deficiency resolution, client acceptance, warranties, maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, inspection documentation, and closeout packages.
Verify contractual deliverables and outstanding financial obligations; reconcile final project costs, subcontractor invoices, change orders, and retainage; conduct post-project reviews.
Maintain client relationships and support warranty issues, service requests, and future project opportunities.
Provide leadership and direction to project coordinators, junior project managers, designers, vendors, and installation teams; coordinate across company functions and establish accountability for deliverables, deadlines, quality, and communication.
Escalate material risks, financial concerns, and client issues to senior leadership; identify opportunities to improve workflows, project controls, standard operating procedures, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Performance-based incentive opportunities tied to project success and profitability
Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunity for professional growth within an expanding organization