Field Superintendent & Survey Manager

Job Title: Field Superintendent / Survey Manager

Location: Houston, Texas (Regional & National Travel)

Type: Full-time, Field-Based

Hardman Signs is a national leader in architectural signage and graphics. We design, manufacture, install, and service high-impact signage solutions for commercial properties, multi-family housing, healthcare facilities, parking garages, and more. We partner with leading construction companies and architectural design firms to bring signage visions to life—from concept to installation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, solution-oriented Field Superintendent / Survey Manager to serve as the primary field representative and team leader for commercial signage projects throughout the United States. This hands-on leadership role combines complex field surveys, project coordination, and direct management of a team of approximately 3–5 Field Surveyors. The ideal candidate has strong commercial construction experience, enjoys mentoring others, solving field challenges, and acting as the bridge between the job site and our Engineering, Sales, Art, Scheduling, Production, and Installation teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Field Superintendent / Survey Manager leads field operations and ensures every project is thoroughly evaluated and properly planned:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3–5 Field Surveyors, providing training, coaching, scheduling, and performance support.
• Schedule and coordinate daily and weekly survey assignments based on project priorities and workload.
• Perform complex field surveys, site evaluations, and attend project meetings for commercial signage projects; review construction documents, shop drawings, survey reports, measurements, and photographs for accuracy.
• Identify potential installation challenges and develop practical solutions; communicate findings clearly to internal teams and customers.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Art, Scheduling, Production, Installation, customers, and general contractors to ensure projects are properly planned and executed.
• Monitor project progress, resolve field issues, and provide technical guidance to surveyors while promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of field personnel.
• Ensure survey equipment, vehicles, and field tools are properly maintained.
• Travel throughout the United States as needed (approximately 10–20 days per month).