Sign Production and Installation Specialist

PSM² is seeking a Sign Production and Installation Specialist to support the planning, production, installation, and maintenance of temporary and permanent signage for active airport construction environments. This hands-on role helps keep passengers, pedestrians, employees, and project teams moving safely and efficiently through changing terminal, roadway, and airfield conditions.

This position is ideal for someone with signage production and installation experience who also enjoys field coordination, construction logistics, plan review, and real-time problem solving. The right candidate will be comfortable working with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, project teams, sign shop personnel, and airport stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, production, installation, and maintenance of signage to support wayfinding during terminal, roadway, and airfield construction.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, wayfinding and graphics teams to align signage systems with project requirements and guest expectations.
• Coordinate with the onsite Sign Shop team to manage workflow, materials, inventory, and production schedules.
• Attend construction and logistics meetings to assess wayfinding impacts and provide solutions.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor signage effectiveness and make immediate field adjustments or repairs.
• Review and interpret phasing plans, site logistics plans, and construction schedules to anticipate and resolve time-space conflicts.
• Track contractor compliance with barricade standards and ensure signage meets program guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of sign installations, removals, and logistics changes using Microsoft Office tools.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam to develop and review wayfinding layouts and sign plans.
• Gather field data, including measurements and photographs, to inform signage production and design adjustments.
• Provide clear, effective communication with airport stakeholders and maintain a positive, guest-focused approach on-site.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in sign production, graphic design, or construction logistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, aviation, business, engineering, construction management, planning, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Bluebeam; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in sign production, large-format printing, signage installation, graphics production, wayfinding, construction logistics or related field.
• Familiarity with construction plans and schedules is a plus.
• Skilled in layout and information design, including the formatting of wayfinding plans, maps, newsletters, flyers, stakeholder updates, and presentation materials. Ability to apply visual hierarchy, consistency, readability, and brand/program standards to ensure materials are clear, professional, and audience appropriate.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical or field-based information to both project teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize and solve problems under pressure.
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, team-oriented, and able to work independently in the field.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and navigating long walking distances (1+ mile).
• Must be able to work from ladders, operate a work vehicle safely, and perform physical tasks such as loading/unloading signs.
• Interact professionally with airport personnel and the public in a busy, high-security environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a federal background check.

Contact:

Paula Larson
PSM Squared, Inc. Email: psmsquared@psm-2.com