Manager Stratus Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Overview

This position will require up to 65% travel.

There's never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus' success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action.

Job Summary: Project Manager with a focus on interior and exterior signage and marketing elements. As a Project Manager, you will need to learn all client standards and expectations to finish each project within the time and budget constraints. You will work closely with our nationwide vendors to ensure that projects move seamlessly between Stratus and the client. A key to this role is the ability to manage programs that include multiple locations as we have projects and vendors across the country. These projects each have their own budget and schedule that will need to be followed.

Stratus expects client communication and organization to be a key skill in our Project Manager. Communication from each PM to the customer, field techs, production team, and accounting department is vital to our success. Organization and communication are essential for installations to run smoothly across the numerous projects Stratus completes each year. Timely submittal of deliverables to our clients through our reporting tools is also a key for project success.

Responsibilities

Project Planning

• Work with Account Management on all customer guidelines and expectations for all awarded projects. Follow all expectations for milestones and work with client agreed budgets. Work with approved nationwide Stratus vendor list in planning the execution of each location.

Project Execution

• Obtain and review preliminary surveys and work with design on brand books and mockups. Obtain customer approvals for location of all artwork and fixture locations per site. Work with vendors on special requirements for placement of all approved merchandising elements. Document all completion photos for uploading and reporting purposes. Close out of all completed projects in client portals and internal ERP system. Send all invoicing information needed to accounting.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• 3+ years in the signage industry
• 3+ years successfully working within a project schedule and/or budget in sign industry
• 3+ years in managing and meeting milestones and deadlines.

Physical and mental demands

• This position is based in a general office setting with typical office physical demands including sitting, standing, moving from place to place within the office, typing on a computer keyboard, bending to reach file cabinets, and occasional lifting of packages less than 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• The primary work environment this position encounters includes the conditions found within a general office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why Work With Us

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

Pay Range

$55,000- $65,000 annually - Pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Travel Requirements

This position is required to travel as an essential function of this role due to the need for in-person interaction with customers, field partners, and/or business stakeholders. Travel may include local, regional, or national destinations and may be conducted via automobile, air, or other modes of transportation. Travel expected to be 55-65%. 

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