Job Description

Ideal Candidate will have previous experience in the Signage Industry

Your Career In The Stratusphere

There’s never been a better time to join Stratus!

As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we help the world’s most recognized brands show up consistently—everywhere they operate. From exterior signage and interior branding to site refreshes, digital signage, and ongoing repair and maintenance, we bring brands to life where it matters most. Our work extends far beyond installation—we become a long-term partner in helping brands succeed.

At Stratus, every employee plays a direct role in that impact. We operate with a strong commitment to customer service, a focus on execution, and a bias for action. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are visible, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference, you’ll find it here.

The Opportunity

The Field Manager, Exterior Signage is responsible for leading and supporting the successful field execution of exterior signage projects, with a focus on quality, safety, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction. This role serves as a key connection point between Project Management, Program Management, Estimating, Pre-Construction, subcontractors, installation crews, Superintendents, customers, and municipal contacts. The Field Manager provides oversight across active job sites, supports field planning and execution, conducts site visits and audits, and ensures field teams have the guidance, materials, documentation, and resources needed to complete projects on time, on budget, and with minimal punch list items. This role is hands-on, highly collaborative, and critical to maintaining strong field performance across complex exterior signage programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support field execution for exterior signage projects by coordinating site activities, installation requirements, schedules, materials, field resources, and project documentation.
• Assign and support Superintendents, third-party field leaders, subcontractors, and installation crews to ensure the right field resources are aligned to each project.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, installation inspections, vendor meetings, quality audits, and signage audits to ensure work is completed in accordance with customer expectations, approved scope, safety standards, and company requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers, Estimating, Pre-Construction, Operations, and Field Leadership to review project scope, drawings, schedules, risks, installation plans, and field readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and reinforce field checklists, site survey standards, installation guidelines, documentation requirements, and best practices for exterior signage projects.
• Monitor field progress through regular check-ins, site visits, reporting tools, daily surveys, photos, and project tracking systems to identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Support project closeout by confirming job completeness, punch list resolution, site demobilization, rental and dumpster removal, cleanliness, documentation, and customer readiness.
• Mentor and train Superintendents and field teams by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, safety reinforcement, and support for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in field management, construction supervision, signage installation, general contracting, superintendent work, or a related field-based construction role.
• Strong knowledge of exterior signage installation methods, site surveys, field coordination, construction sequencing, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, surveys, installation documentation, and project scopes.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, installation crews, vendors, Superintendents, or other field resources across multiple active projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, internal teams, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and municipal contacts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track project details, document field activity, and support deadline-driven work.
• Ability to use technology such as mobile devices, Microsoft Office, ERP systems, project tracking tools, and field reporting systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to customer locations, installation sites, vendor meetings, and municipal meetings.

What We Offer

Culture & Growth

• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Regular coaching, feedback, and mentorship to support growth

Health & Wellbeing

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Weekly pay schedule
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave

Pay Transparency

$65,000 - $95,000 Annually or Hourly

This range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation based on the nature of the position, individual, department, and/or company performance.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required as an essential function of this role. Travel may be conducted via automobile, air, or other modes of transportation, including the use of company fleet vehicles, and may require overnight stays as needed. Employees operating company vehicles are expected to comply with all applicable company policies and driving requirements, including maintaining a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Work Environment

This position primarily works in outdoor environments and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, electrical systems, construction site hazards, traffic areas, dust, noise, and other job-site conditions. Travel to and from customer locations and job sites may require extended periods of driving and sitting.

The role regularly requires working at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks, and other access equipment to install, remove, repair, and maintain signage. Strict adherence to safety procedures, proper use of tools and equipment, and the consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are required at all times.

Physical demands include standing, walking, climbing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, and working overhead for extended periods. The position regularly requires lifting, carrying, and moving materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting of items weighing more than 50 pounds may be required with team assistance or mechanical lifting equipment. Employees must be able to safely work at heights and perform duties in a physically demanding environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment with Stratus are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws. Certain roles, including those designated as safety-sensitive or regulated positions, employment may also be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and/or other regulatory requirements.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Stratus is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are proud provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact people.culture@onestratus.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change at any time based on the needs of Stratus.