Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution
• Oversee all phases of illuminated sign projects from design approval through to installation.
• Develop and manage project timelines to ensure all deliverables are met on schedule.
• Maintain ownership of the project lifecycle and ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) for materials, fabrication, and installation.
• Source, hire, and manage external vendors, installers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate all site activities related to sign installation.
• Code & Compliance
• Research, interpret, and analyze local and municipal sign codes and permitting requirements.
• Work with permitting agencies to secure necessary approvals and ensure compliance.
• Budget & Cost Management
• Analyze and manage project costs, ensuring budgets are adhered to and any deviations are tracked and communicated.
• Provide cost‑saving recommendations and value‑engineering solutions when needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors (GCs), project managers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain regular updates with clients and GCs to communicate timelines, approvals, and issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Listen actively to client needs and provide effective, tailored solutions that align with project goals, brand requirements, and local regulations.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve any issues that arise during manufacturing or installation.
• Approach challenges with a solution‑oriented mindset, proactively addressing potential risks and developing creative options that benefit both the project and the client.

• Minimum of three years of project delivery experience.
• Minimum of a two‑year degree, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates strong attention to process, detail, and compliance with established protocols.
• Able to adapt quickly to new systems, platforms, or tools as required by the company or clients, while adhering to established internal protocols and quality standards.
• Comfortable learning and working with new software tools and systems.
• Some design ability is a big plus.
• Desire for a career, not a job.

• Salary range: $ – $ (San Diego, CA)
• Excellent salary ($74k – $109k) and schedule, plus performance bonuses.
• Medical insurance & 401k.
• A professional studio/work environment.
• An opportunity for promotion and professional growth.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and many other perks.
• Paid moving expenses for the right candidate.