What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Gelberg Signs?
About Gelberg Signs
Gelberg Signs is a full service sign company. We design, fabricate, install and service all sign types. We've been in business since 1941 and we are the areas largest sign manufacturer. We handle any size project from stadiums, arenas, hotels, shopping centers and office buildings to smaller projects for individual business owners, office tenants and retailers.
Why Work Here?
Gelberg Signs has been delivering iconic sign projects across the DMV area for over 80 years with a deep commitment to helping our clients leave a lasting impression. Working with us offers a unique and rewarding experience for individuals seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career in the sign manufacturing industry. Employees enjoy a collaborative team environment where they feel challenged and supported to learn, develop, and strive for excellence on every project.
Gelberg Signs is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Compensation & Benefits
Salaried position with annual discretionary bonus.
Two (2) weeks vacation annually, seven (7) personal days annually, employer contributions to health, dental, and vision insurance, and employer 401K match and profit sharing.
Job Description
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, scheduling, management, and execution of custom signage projects and architectural fabrications. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the signage project, maximizing resources, and supporting departmental objectives while documenting and updating the client and relevant parties on key milestones along the way. The Project Manager checks all work continuously throughout the process and ensures effective communications and relationships between clients and project team members are maintained. The Project Manager is responsible for tracking and meeting established budgets. In addition, the Project Manager bestows a positive and encouraging attitude to support our clients' vision and the team's involvement.
Role Responsibilities
- Follow and help advise on established project management policies and procedures
- Work with Sales department and client in managing the client's expectations regarding timeline and costs
- Work with the Estimating department to ensure consistency in cost proposals for the materials and overall costs, based on engineered drawings and specifications
- Thoroughly review conceptual and preliminary drawings with the work order and the client's interest before requesting production drawings
- Ensure that bid documents, project scopes, production drawings, and / or any related documentation is appropriately reflected in the work order
- As necessary, explore alternate fabrication options and possible subcontracting avenues
- Liaise with departments to complete work within specified time frames and keep orders within budget
- Review the contract documents to verify compliance with contract terms
- Identify, track, and monitor all project related variances, scope changes, or contingencies throughout the project
- Facilitate collaboration and communication among departmental colleagues and project teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information flow
- Ensure each department is using the appropriate materials by verifying dimensions, components, and cross reference them to the work orders and the production drawings
- Assist each department with quality control throughout the production process
- At times, may personally manage and physically assist in the staging of completed products to their next departmental destination
- Verify the project team has the necessary materials and tools to complete the project prior to their assignment
- Occasionally travel to in-state and out-of-state properties and locations for work related tasks and functions
- Prepare and present oral and / or written technical reports and project presentations
- Provide inter-department feedback based on customer needs and market demands
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 5 years of signage industry experience managing projects. PMP certification, construction industry and / or manufacturing industry experience desirable.
The pay range for this role is :
65,000 - 81,250 USD per year (6511 Chillum)
60,000 - 78,000 USD per year (Remote)
Salary : $60,000 - $78,000
