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We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Management, in our Florida market, to lead and scale the project management function for a fast-paced signage and environmental graphics organization. This leadership role will oversee the full lifecycle of complex signage programs-from design coordination and permitting to fabrication, logistics, and installation-ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Director of Project Management will lead a team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers while partnering closely with sales, design, engineering, fabrication, and installation teams. This role requires a strategic leader with deep operational knowledge of the signage industry and strong client-facing capabilities.

Director of Project Management Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.

• Establish project management standards, workflows, and best practices.

• Set team performance goals and track KPIs related to schedule, cost control, margin improvement, and client satisfaction.

• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

Project Oversight

• Oversee the execution of large-scale and multi-location signage programs.

• Ensure projects progress smoothly through design, engineering, permitting, production, and installation phases.

• Manage project risk, resource allocation, and timeline forecasting.

• Resolve escalated issues and remove roadblocks for project teams.

Operational Excellence

• Implement and optimize project management tools, reporting, and dashboards.

• Standardize documentation, scheduling processes, and client communication.

• Collaborate with production and installation teams to align capacity and scheduling.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients and strategic accounts.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Provide executive-level project reporting and updates.

Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets, change orders, margin control and profitability.

• Partner with finance and operations to improve cost forecasting and margin control.

• Ensure projects are delivered within scope and contractual agreements.

Director of Project Management Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in commercial/architectural signage and/or environmental graphics.

• 3-5+ years leading project management teams.

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale signage rollouts, multi-site programs, or national accounts.

• Strong knowledge of fabrication, permitting, logistics, and installation workflows.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, engineering, or related field.

• PMP or other project management certification.

• Experience with project management software (Smartsheet, Monday, Asana, Wrike, etc.).

• Familiarity with manufacturing or custom fabrication environments.

Director of Project Management Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $120,000 - $145,000+ (depending on experience)

• Performance bonus potential

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development opportunities

Please submit a confidential resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted. For additional information on this opportunity, contact Tim Hatch directly at 605-305-3793. Resumes may be confidentially sent to tim.hatch@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.