Commercial Paint- Project Manager

Protouch Staffing; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company phone

Bonus opportunities

Relocation assistance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Project Manager for commercial painting, wallcovering, and industrial coatings. You will own multiple projects from turnover through closeout, coordinating with general contractors, owners, and vendors.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction project management, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Procore or PlanSwift; the salary ranges from $85,000 to $120,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience preferred.
• Commercial painting, wallcovering, industrial painting/coatings, or similar finishing-trade experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and project management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, finish schedules, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Experience reviewing estimates and understanding project budgets and costs.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and related applications.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Experience with PlanSwift or similar takeoff/estimating software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple large projects and deadlines at the same time.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial painting, wallcovering, and industrial coating projects from project turnover through final closeout.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, proposals, bid estimates, specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed project handoff and scope reviews to ensure the project is being managed in accordance with the original estimate and contract.
• Prepare, track, and manage product data, shop drawings, samples, submittals, and other required project documentation.
• Prepare and manage RFIs.
• Communicate professionally with general contractors, owners, clients, architects, vendors, subcontractors, field personnel, and internal management.
• Attend project meetings, coordination meetings, jobsite meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Track project schedules, manpower requirements, progress, production, costs, budgets, and overall project performance.
• Identify potential scope gaps, changes, delays, conflicts, and additional work.
• Assist with pricing and documentation of change orders and extra work.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, manpower, subcontractors, and project requirements with field supervision.
• Maintain accurate and organized project files, correspondence, documentation, and records.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify project requirements and potential issues before they impact the work.
• Monitor projects through completion, punch list, final documentation, and closeout.
• Manage multiple active projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop solutions to project challenges.
• Work closely with estimating, operations, field supervision, accounting, and company management throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Tools

Procore

PlanSwift

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER - COMMERCIAL PAINTING & WALLCOVERING

Position Overview

This is a long-term position for an experienced construction professional who can take ownership of multiple projects and manage them from initial turnover through completion and closeout.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple large projects simultaneously while maintaining control of schedules, budgets, documentation, customer relationships, and overall project performance.

Experience with commercial painting, wallcovering, industrial coatings, or a similar commercial finishing trade is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial painting, wallcovering, and industrial coating projects from project turnover through final closeout.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, proposals, bid estimates, specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed project handoff and scope reviews to ensure the project is being managed in accordance with the original estimate and contract.
• Prepare, track, and manage product data, shop drawings, samples, submittals, and other required project documentation.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Communicate professionally with general contractors, owners, clients, architects, vendors, subcontractors, field personnel, and internal management.
• Attend project meetings, coordination meetings, jobsite meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Track project schedules, manpower requirements, progress, production, costs, budgets, and overall project performance.
• Identify potential scope gaps, changes, delays, conflicts, and additional work.
• Assist with pricing and documentation of change orders and extra work.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, manpower, subcontractors, and project requirements with field supervision.
• Maintain accurate and organized project files, correspondence, documentation, and records.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify project requirements and potential issues before they impact the work.
• Monitor projects through completion, punch list, final documentation, and closeout.
• Manage multiple active projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop solutions to project challenges.
• Work closely with estimating, operations, field supervision, accounting, and company management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience preferred.
• Commercial painting, wallcovering, industrial painting/coatings, or similar finishing-trade experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and project management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, finish schedules, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Experience reviewing estimates and understanding project budgets and costs.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and related applications.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Experience with PlanSwift or similar takeoff/estimating software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple large projects and deadlines at the same time.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.

Ideal Candidate

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Takes ownership of their projects.
• Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Is organized and detail-oriented.
• Can think through problems and develop practical solutions.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Is dependable and accountable.
• Works well under pressure and can manage changing priorities.
• Understands both the field and administrative sides of construction project management.
• Can manage multiple projects without losing track of details.
• Has a strong understanding of commercial painting or related finishing work.
• Is looking for a long-term opportunity with an established contractor.

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000-$120,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Company phone.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Additional benefits may be available based on position and experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Full-Time

Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on project demands, meetings, deadlines, and field operations.

This is an opportunity to join an established commercial contractor managing significant commercial painting, wallcovering, and industrial coating projects.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who wants a long-term position, competitive compensation, responsibility for meaningful projects, and the opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the company.

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person