National Project Manager in at Persona Signs, LLC

JOB TITLE: National Project Manager

DEPARTMENT: Project Management

REPORTS TO: Director of Project Management

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The National Project Manager oversees multiple projects simultaneously through each phase of the process, from award through installation, for a variety of clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the scope, schedule, budget, and resources to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinates with various functional areas, including surveying, estimating, art, manufacturing, and installation to meet project goals and milestones.
• Develops and maintains project schedules and provides regular status updates to keep internal and external stakeholders informed of risks and issues that may impact projects.
• Resolves issues and problems that arise throughout the duration of the project in a quick and efficient manner.
• Escalates issues when project milestones are in jeopardy.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Selects, negotiates, and procures vendors for projects.
• Assists with estimates and quotations as needed.
• Creates and manages change order requests and change orders.
• Creates and processes project-specific purchase orders.
• Maintains accessible and accurate job files for all projects.
• Performs formal project closeouts in a timely manner.
• Handles other tasks as needed to support project management or the Company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience effectively coordinating or managing fast-paced projects in the sign or commercial construction industry.
• Experience with sourcing, selecting, and managing subcontractors, as well as working with budget parameters, purchase orders, and project billing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and function well under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage realistic expectations with clients and other stakeholders.
• Strong Computer skills to include Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and multitask efficiently.
• Proven leadership ability with solid decision-making skills.