Project Manager - Multifamily Signage

Project Manager – Multifamily Signage  

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team to support our Innovative Environments (IE) brand with Sabre Group. This role will be responsible for providing management of all corporate signage jobs to be on time and under budget.  If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that fosters creativity and multi departmental collaboration, we want to speak with you!  

Who We Are:   

Sabre Group is an award-winning, nationally recognized creative team. Skyline Displays of Houston & Innovative Environments are two of the company brands of Sabre Group, located in Houston, TX. Skyline Displays of Houston focuses on innovative tradeshow exhibit designs and unique workplace branding. The team at Innovative Environments provides the right solutions for custom corporate interiors, broadcast studios, and corporate and multifamily signage.  

To learn more, visit our website: https://innovenv.com/ 

Position Description:  

Essential Functions  

Opportunity/Budget Proposal Support  

• Organize bid documents (Developer/GC)   

• Perform preliminary local code research – sign, building, health & fire code.  

• Perform take-off (Fieldwire) from bid set  

• Provide initial budget ranges per sign type/service in sign package worksheet (SPW) excel.   

• Format proposal docs for Design Consultant (DC) review   

• Ongoing building and maintenance of client relationships with DC, including attending meetings as needed and timely email communication. 

Budget/Contract Review & Job Introduction  

• Enter project details in all ERP databases  

• Review Contract compared to updated plan set (if applicable) – update project scope and review missing items from Contract with DC & customer  

• Perform formal local code research  

• Submit COI   

• Plot locations of all signs  

• Write up sign package for conceptual design (determine quantities, size limitations, installation methods, messages, etc.)  

• Write message schedules for sign types with varying messages  

• If applicable, write-up instructions for map artwork layout (markup drawings, identify paths of egress, label drawings, etc.)  

• Based on sign concepts, submittals with artwork, detailing and fabrication:   

• Review submittal and answer questions  

• Perform all internal kick-off tasks to facilitate design and production   

• Ensure submittals are submitted to clients according to timeline  

• Review package (in person or remotely) with customer and general contractor to ensure final firm pricing bid package is complete and accounts for all signage including:   

• Construction drawings with full detail – stamp approved  

• Message schedules – stamp approved  

• Sign locations   

• Map artwork – stamp approved  

Project Management  

• Ensure all information is up to date and accurate in ERP system (Exhibit Power/Trello)  

• Address daily project requests from the general contractor, architect, or Director of Division  

• Provide weekly status reports, standard reporting, drawing revisions, scope reviews, estimate requests, etc.  

• Ensure projects are on track with latest information is disseminated throughout.   

• Ensure work-orders are submitted via EP/Trello timely and accurately  

• Address all delays and inform client/GC promptly  

• Submit and maintain a project schedule in real time in Trello  

• Ensure project folders/documentation/requests are complete, accurate and distributed to appropriate departments  

• Schedule installations and track the install progress of the project with GC and internally in Fieldwire.  

• Track punch items and enter all project related “Incidents” for internal committee review.  

Change Orders  

• Changes submitted from customer or general contractor with requirements, plans and drawings.   

• Price the CO   

• Create CO Proposal   

• Follow-up with client PM for CO approval   

• Update drawings/art in all ERP modules – keep ongoing record of complete sign package (as-builts)  

Competencies: 

• Knowledge of overall sign package needs for existing communities and new development to help support quality bids  

• Self-starter and comfortable working independently and ensuring deadlines are met.   

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.    

• Ability to effectively manage company’s and client’s expectations  

• Ability to balance multiple projects and requirements simultaneously with changing priorities.   

• Advanced organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to get results and resolve customer needs.    

• Ability to investigate and find the root cause of issues and follow through with corrective actions.    

• Comfortable demanding excellence in self and team to ensure successful delivery of projects.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and/or Google Docs.   

Candidate Should Possess:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field  

• PMP is a plus, but not required  

• Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, project contracts, AIA billing and relevant construction groups.    

• Experience managing construction and/or design projects.   

• Experience managing construction and/or design projects.  

• Signage design/fabrication is a plus.  

What We Offer:   

We understand that our people are the most important factor to our success. As a result, we value and invest in our people through:   
 

Benefits Include: 

• Medical and Dental plans effective immediately upon enrollment 

• 401K with match based on Skyline’s overall profitability  

• Vacation and Holiday pay with floating “thank you” days 

• Personal and professional development 

Innovative Environments and associated entities are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.