Entry Level Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring for a Project Manager on behalf of our client, a leading provider of visual communications and custom signage solutions. This growth-oriented opportunity is ideal for an ambitious professional looking to step into project ownership, develop leadership capabilities, and manage custom fabrication and installation workflows from design to execution.
Location: Lorton, VA
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
Compensation: $54,000K + commission opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee signage projects from initial design concept through site installation, defining activity sequences, task assignments, and milestone schedules.
• Coordinate project resources, review cost estimates, track Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and assist with vendor pricing negotiations to maximize project profitability.
• Prepare, submit, and track local municipal sign permit applications to ensure compliance with municipal codes and timeline requirements.
• Act as a central point of contact between clients, sales teams, fabricators, architects, and installation crews to maintain clear expectations and regular updates.
• Conduct periodic visits to project sites to monitor installation progress, maintain quality standards, and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate project records in management software and participate in post-project evaluations to streamline operational workflows.
• Provide backup support to operations and sales teams during peak volumes.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in signage, print production, commercial construction, architectural fabrication, or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree in project management or business is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of custom sign types (e.g., vinyl graphics, channel letters, monument signs) or general construction logistics and permitting processes.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, project tracking software, and basic financial metrics (such as unit costs and budget tracking).

Our mission:
Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.

At PrideStaff, it’s all about you. Whether you’re an entry-level worker or a senior executive, an HR Manager or a front line supervisor, our goal is to understand what matters to you – your goals, your priorities, your success. Our locally-owned offices seek to understand your needs and track results, measure feedback, and keep it personal. Everything we do is designed to serve you better, and our ten years of being recognized as among the top 1% in the industry tell us we are doing something right!

Company Description

Our mission:\r\nConsistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.\r\n\r\nAt PrideStaff, it’s all about you. Whether you’re an entry-level worker or a senior executive, an HR Manager or a front line supervisor, our goal is to understand what matters to you – your goals, your priorities, your success. Our locally-owned offices seek to understand your needs and track results, measure feedback, and keep it personal. Everything we do is designed to serve you better, and our ten years of being recognized as among the top 1% in the industry tell us we are doing something right!