Job Description

Description

Position Title: Signage - Associate Project Manager                                     FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of profitable projects and/or programs. Specifically, you will directly support a group of assigned projects and/or a program with direct oversight from one or more (Sr) Project Managers and will be responsible for the overall success of those projects as rated by: on time completion, customer satisfaction and margin adherence goals. You will be expected to continue your development to independently manage the assigned workload from preliminary due diligence through closeout / invoicing. The Associate Project Manager will need to execute and continue to develop in the following areas of Project Management: Customer Service, Technical Knowledge, Internal/ External Communication & Task Management, Organization and Discipline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Service our customer’s needs on a daily basis with a relentless commitment to warm and friendly relationship.
• Work to understand the changing needs of our customers and be proactive in managing their success
• Coordinate with all stakeholders to make sure signs and technical details are proactively managed from the survey to sign construction to manufacturing and installation.
• Under oversight from a (Sr) Project Manager, develop the ability manage the day-to-day process of individual projects or programs by making sure all client deliverables are met on time and are delivered profitably for the company.
• Coordinate and communicate daily with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure project or program success
• Support all necessary meetings to ensure all relevant internal and external partners are clearly informed of their deadlines and responsibilities
• Execute all tasks timely and within the company and customer expected time frames
• Proactively communicate with your manager to effectively plan and prioritize your workload. Continue to develop the ability to independently prioritize and plan. 
• Be responsible for all invoicing up to and including creating, maintaining, and dispersing invoices from subcontractors and vendors for clients while exercising discretion about pricing
• Maintain consistent updating of the company's ERP system and milestone tracking
• Using your critical thought and developing experience improve on your ability to make sound decisions in the best interest of our clients and Cima. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of sign or construction project management experience
• Must have at least 2+ years of successful vendor management experience
• Motivated self-starter with a want for continued professional development 
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to negotiate with various vendor partners  
• Proficient in word, excel and smart sheet – M1 experience a plus 
• Work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask, stay organized with changing deliverables 
• Must be able to work productively in team environment
• Must excel at customer service and communication 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Typical office conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or stoop. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds is required.

Cima Network is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.