Why Principle?

Principle is an international brand implementation company; we bring global brands to life in any environment, anywhere in the world; but why work for us?

 All employees work in an environment where they are actively encouraged to maintain and improve our standards, to pursue new ideas and new ways to work.  We focus on looking forward and harnessing the energy of those who want to build their career by thinking outside the box.

Brand implementation and corporate identity roll out is a complicated job - we work with businesses to ensure their brand is delivered consistently by expertly providing consultancy, audit and project management, fit-out, signs and wayfinding, graphics, interiors, financing and regular maintenance.

Our people make us unique; the way we work; our thinking; our service.

Purpose of the Role

Principle is seeking an experienced Signage Project Manager for a long-term, full-time onsite contract engagement in New York City. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in signage and wayfinding, providing critical oversight and management of all project phases for a major healthcare campus network. This position is client-facing and requires regular attendance at job sites within Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Acts as the owner’s representative for all signage and wayfinding projects, ensuring complete oversight of ground operations from concept through installation.
• Directs and coordinates all project-related activities, ensuring timelines, scopes, and budgets are maintained.
• Serves as the daily point of contact for client stakeholders, consultants, general contractors, and fabrication/installation teams.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure project progress, quality assurance, ADA/code compliance, and timely issue resolution.
• Attends and leads scheduled project meetings, prepare meeting notes, distribute action items, and track follow-up.
• Manages the project submittal/log process including RFIs, shop drawings, mock-ups, and change orders.
• Oversees punch lists and closeout documentation, ensuring all project deliverables are complete and accepted.
• Communicates project progress and risks to internal consulting teams and client reps with clear, proactive updates.
• Maintains digital document management for all drawings, schedules, correspondence, and approval records.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes - Essential:

• 5+ years proven experience as a project manager specializing in signage, environmental graphics, or wayfinding systems, preferably within healthcare, institutional, or large-complex/campus settings.
• Significant experience managing ground operations and installation oversight for signage projects.
• Strong knowledge of local NYC construction standards, building codes, and ADA requirements for signage.
• Comfort navigating active construction settings, reviewing shop drawings and specifications, and directing both union and non-union installation teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to interact diplomatically with multiple client and vendor stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multi-tasking across concurrent workstreams.
• Must reside in Manhattan or within close proximity (1-hour subway ride) to Manhattan for daily onsite presence.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in construction management, architecture, graphic design, or related field preferred.