Program Manager Signage

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What This Job Involves

JLL is seeking an Signage Project Manager to oversee the delivery and stewardship of corporate signage and wayfinding projects across commercial office environments and the AMER portfolio. Functioning as a subject matter expert you will manage the full project lifecycle from wayfinding strategy design handoff and programming through competitive bidding fabrication installation and project closeout.

This role serves as a critical quality control partner and primary liaison connecting Workplace Design & Construction (WD&C) teams Senior Designers signage fabricators site operations and field execution teams. You will balance multiple concurrent schedules and project budgets while maintaining strict adherence to technical accuracy global signage standards and local compliance.

At JLL we are shaping a brighter way by delivering high-quality workplace experiences that reflect our clients evolving brands. We foster a culture of collaboration innovation and inclusivity empowering our teams to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

• Project Initiation & Planning: Coordinate project schedules scope and kickoff activities with Senior Designers WD&C teams and key stakeholders to establish clear delivery expectations and wayfinding strategies.
• Site & Field Assessments: Conduct site surveys and document existing field conditions across the portfolio to support accurate project planning constructability and signage location programming.
• Design & Technical Review: Review design packages shop drawings and construction documentation for completeness compliance with design intent and fabrication readiness.
• Vendor & Procurement Management: Lead the competitive bidding process for signage fabricators perform bid reviews issue award recommendations and manage ongoing vendor relationships budgeting and invoicing.
• Fabrication & Quality Oversight: Track manufacturing schedules monitor production milestones manage risks/escalations and conduct quality checkpoints throughout the fabrication lifecycle.
• Installation & Field Logistics: Coordinate installation logistics site access and field activities with general contractors vendors and site operations teams. Perform on-site inspections and manage punch lists to guarantee quality standards.
• Governance & Process Improvement: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for signage program delivery maintain financial/annual reporting and provide technical guidance or training to junior staff and signage installers.
• Project Closeout: Manage end-of-project activities including warranty documentation decommissioning patch-and-paint scope and final record keeping.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelors degree (BA/BS) from an accredited 4-year college or university with 24 years of project management experience within commercial interiors signage construction workplace design or corporate real estate.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Proven track record of managing interior signage branding wayfinding or construction projects from initiation through completion and closeout.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency in reading and reviewing shop drawings design packages construction documentation and programming signage messages and locations.
• Vendor & Financial Management: Demonstrated experience managing third-party fabricators competitive bidding processes project budgets and vendor performance.
• Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g. MS Project Asana Smartsheet).
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel 23 times per month to project sites for surveys field inspections and critical installation overviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification.
• Industry Standards: Knowledge of ADA signage standards environmental graphics interior branding systems and local AMER code requirements.
• Field & Operations Expertise: Direct experience managing installation punch lists site quality control facilities management coordination and patch-and-paint or decommissioning scopes.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated capability to balance competing priorities independently in a fast-paced multi-project environment.

Location: Seattle WA

Schedule: On-site

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

126600..00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications location market conditions and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site Seattle WA

Job Tags:

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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