Commercial Paint Project Executive

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency seeks an experienced Project Executive to oversee commercial painting projects in the Raleigh-Durham area. This role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring profitability, and driving strategic growth. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of project management experience in commercial painting, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with project management tools like Procore. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, and local market knowledge is a plus. This is a full-time opportunity offering significant executive-level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial painting project management.
• Proven success managing multiple large-scale commercial projects ($1M+).
• Deep understanding of commercial painting scopes, materials, and production rates.
• Ability to manage complex client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial painting projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage profitability, risk, and performance across multiple job sites.
• Mentor and support project managers and staff.
• Collaborate with the estimating team on large project bids.

Skills

Commercial painting project management

Leadership skills

Client management

Project cost control

Procore

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Paint Project Executive
Location: Raleigh, NC
Industry: Commercial Construction / Painting
Company: [Confidential – Represented by Recruiter]
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected commercial painting contractor with a strong presence throughout the Southeast, is seeking an experienced Project Executive to add to their team with intentions of starting a new branch in the Raleigh area. This is a high-impact role suited for a results-driven professional with a background in large-scale commercial paint projects and a strong understanding of project execution, financial control, and client management.

This role offers executive-level responsibility with the opportunity to oversee multiple projects and drive strategic growth in one of the region’s most active markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial painting projects from preconstruction through closeout across the Raleigh-Durham region
• Manage profitability, risk, and performance across multiple job sites
• Act as the senior liaison between the company and general contractors, developers, and owners
• Mentor and support project managers, field supervisors, and administrative staff
• Collaborate with the estimating team on large project bids and proposals
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and cost controls to ensure performance goals are met
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards
• Provide insight on business development, process improvements, and operational strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial painting project management
• Proven success managing multiple large-scale commercial projects ($1M+)
• Deep understanding of commercial painting scopes, materials, and production rates
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships
• Solid knowledge of project cost controls, forecasting, and financial management
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred but not required
• Local market knowledge (Raleigh-Durham area) is a plus

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Mason Potter
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