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.
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.
PSM Squared, Inc. (PSM²) is a certified DBE/SBE/SBC/WBE/WOSB firm with more than 33 years of experience supporting major airport and transportation capital improvement programs throughout the Southwestern United States. We specialize in airport construction communications, logistics coordination, guest experience, stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, and temporary wayfinding programs.
Our team helps airports manage construction-related disruption by developing clear signage, wayfinding, maps, notifications, and field communication strategies that keep passengers, employees, contractors, and stakeholders informed and moving safely. PSM² works closely with project teams, contractors, airport operations, and owners to coordinate signage and communication requirements, monitor field conditions, and reduce impacts to airport operations and the guest experience.
Our mission is to support safe, efficient, and positive guest experiences during major construction programs through practical coordination, clear communication, and effective wayfinding solutions.