Project Manager for Creative Sign Company

American Sign Studio

Project Manager for Creative Sign Company

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Professional and Personal Growth is just one of the benefits you will get out of being a Professional Project Manager for our

    fast-growing creative company that designs, fabricates, and installs high-impact signs and environmental graphics for clients across various sectors. We transform spaces and elevate brands through a blend of artistry and precision. Our team thrives on creativity, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.

    We are seeking someone that is highly motivated and has experience in the sign industry.

    The ideal candidate will be the linchpin of pre-sales opportunities and our projects, managing the entire lifecycle from initial client consultation to final installation. You will act as the crucial link between our clients, designers, and production team, ensuring that every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

    YOU MUST LIVE IN THE COLUMBUS MSA.

    BENEFITS

    Great Culture & Work Environment

    Competitive Salary

    401K - pending

    Health Insurance

    Bonus Potential

    Mentorship

    Opportunities for Advancement

    Continuous training

    PTO - Paid Vacation & Holidays

    Key Responsibilities

    Client & Project Leadership: Serve as the primary client contact and manage projects from consultation through installation, setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent communication.

    Planning & Coordination: Build and manage schedules, budgets, resources, site surveys, permits, kickoffs, and progress meetings while coordinating designers, production staff, fabricators, installers, vendors, and contractors.

    Budget & Vendor Management: Track costs, protect margins, and manage supplier and contractor performance to deliver cost-effective results.

    Quality & Risk Management: Review deliverables from design proof through installation, uphold quality and brand standards, and resolve risks before they affect schedule, budget, or client satisfaction.

    Qualifications and Skills

    YOU MUST LIVE IN THE COLUMBUS MSA as this is an in-person role.

    Experience: Proven project management experience in sign manufacturing or a closely related industry. Branding, rebranding, or large-scale program experience is a plus.

    Industry & Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of signage design, fabrication, installation, materials, permitting, ADA requirements, project management methods, and related software.

    Organization & Judgment: Ability to manage 40–80 projects in different phases, maintain attention to detail, solve problems, and make sound decisions under pressure.

    Communication & Leadership: Excellent written, verbal, client-service, and team leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse clients, employees, vendors, and contractors.

    Business & Design Acumen: Ability to protect margins, evaluate vendors, meet KPIs, and apply strong aesthetic judgment.

    Education & Mindset: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, plus a collaborative, coachable, growth-oriented attitude.

    Preferred Certification: PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM, or a similar credential is helpful but not required.

    We have a strong desire to higher someone not just for today, but for a candidate who can grow with the organization and actively find solutions to challenges our organization we will face.