Project Manager Signage Construction Operations

Project Manager Signage Construction Operations Signs of Success•3.6 Santa Maria, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000•$105,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Gym membership Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Construction schedule coordination Construction project management Task prioritization Blueprint reading Construction project closeout Construction change order management Project stakeholder communication

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness resources Signs of Success•Santa Maria, CA Full-Time | In Person Signs of Success is a growing architectural and commercial signage company seeking a Project Manager•Signage Construction Operations to help manage priorities, risks, schedules, installations, change orders, and closeout across 100+ active projects. This is a leadership-level operations role, not an administrative coordinator position. We are looking for someone with strong construction judgment, urgency, field awareness, and follow-through who can quickly identify what is missing, stalled, risky, or unresolved. What You'll Own Project Kickoff & Risk Review Review takeoffs, plans, specifications, schedules, and project documents to identify scope gaps, site issues, access needs, electrical requirements, permitting concerns, install risks, and missing information early. Scheduling & Priority Visibility Coordinate with clients, contractors, PM/designers, production, vendors, and installers to understand timelines, installation windows, schedule risks, and project priorities. Production & Installation Readiness Help align field priorities with production lead times. Confirm materials, permits, hardware, drawings, install packets, site conditions, equipment needs, and installer readiness before scheduling. Change Orders & RFIs Track change orders, RFIs, approvals, rejected items, unresolved issues, and scope changes. Keep issues visible and moving until resolved. Installation Management Coordinate installations, select the right install team, schedule equipment, arrange travel or accommodations when needed, and support installers so work is completed professionally. Punch List, Remobilization & Closeout Debrief install teams, reset projects after partial completions, manage punch list items, keep stakeholders updated, and support closeout and billing. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project management experience in signage or another specialty construction trade and can manage many active projects without constant direction. Strong backgrounds may include signage, electrical, glazing, millwork, architectural products, commercial interiors, custom fabrication, low voltage, FF&E installation, or similar field-based trades.

You should be:

Highly organized Professionally assertive Calm under pressure Strong with follow-through Comfortable reading plans and specs Practical, construction-minded, and solution-oriented Able to identify risk before it becomes a problem Comfortable working across many active projects at once Interested in improving systems, not just following them Required Qualifications 5+ years of project management experience in specialty construction or a related trade Experience coordinating field work, installations, vendors, clients, or contractors Ability to read plans, specs, drawings, schedules, or technical documents Experience with RFIs, change orders, project schedules, punch lists, and closeout Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills Comfort using spreadsheets, cloud tools, and project management systems Ability to work in person in Santa Maria, CA Preferred Experience Signage industry experience Installation management experience Smartsheet, Excel, QuickBooks, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar systems Permitting, site walks, measurements, lifts, hardware, electrical coordination, or safety tracking Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus Why This Role Matters This role helps Signs of Success grow with stronger project control, better installation readiness, clearer priorities, and more consistent follow-through from kickoff through closeout. Compensation Compensation is based on experience, leadership ability, and specialty construction background. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k, PTO, holidays, gym membership. This is a high-impact role with long-term growth potential for someone who wants to help build stronger project systems inside a growing specialty construction company.