Project Manager

Five Star Painting of N Kansas City, MO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Competitive salary

Job summary

Five Star Painting of N Kansas City, MO is looking for a Project Manager to coordinate residential and commercial painting projects. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, planning schedules, and ensuring quality standards. Applicants should have strong communication skills and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of successful project management experience.
• Ability to manage and coordinate subcontractors effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and guide painting projects from scheduling to execution.
• Generate schedules and plans of operation for painting projects.
• Manage subcontractor crews and maintain work flow.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Problem-solving skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Google Mail/Calendar

Job description

Benefits

• Company car
• Competitive salary

Project Overview

The Project Manager will coordinate and guide residential and light commercial painting jobs through scheduling and execution stages, serving as the focal point for communication among stakeholders. They will service prospective customers with the objective of meeting their painting needs while building long‑term relationships, ensuring customers’ needs and expectations are clearly communicated and accurately documented on written proposals and change orders. They will work closely with the Owner, Estimators, and painting crews to meet expectations set forth on the written proposal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned project(s) are kept on schedule and within budget while meeting clients’ needs and delivering a quality project
• Plan, schedule and coordinate painting projects from “estimated” to “completed”
• Generate schedules and plans of operation for painting projects in close consultation with homeowners, architects, contractors, remodelers, renovators, and other stakeholders
• Schedule and award subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders as needed
• Manage painting subcontractor crews and keep proper ratios of crews to estimators to maintain proper flow of work
• Identify potential issues and ensure timely decisions are made
• Coordinate other trades such as drywall repair, carpentry, plaster & stucco repair, etc.
• Lead safety meetings and document as necessary
• Ensure proper document control and record keeping
• Ensure accuracy in estimates and job costing and facilitate weekly owner payroll reports
• Communicate the scheduling preferences and needs of the customer to the Owner by making notes in CORE and/or scheduling the job through the Company Calendar
• Guide project to completion to ensure proper close‑out

Qualifications

• Ability to manage, hire and coordinate subcontractors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, subcontractors and clients
• Ability to learn and work independently in a fast‑paced environment; self‑motivated
• Superb time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Detail oriented, dependable, and reliable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in use of a personal computer and software programs such as MS Excel, MS Word, Google Mail/Calendar/and Drive
• Minimum of 2 years (5 years preferred) of successful project management experience desired; demonstrated work history of safely executing projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards
• Budget control and job cost forecasting experience and skills
• Experience in residential repainting; additional experience with other project types (e.g., medical office building, schools, office, public sector, and related facilities) a plus but not required
• Experience preparing conceptual estimates, project estimates, and assisting in the preparation of proposals
• Diverse expertise with a variety of building types; prior experience with residential and light commercial construction a plus

Other Qualifications

1. A background showing alignment to the company’s culture and Code of Values
2. Receptive to general direction; set priorities and define methods for accomplishing assigned work; work is generally varied, requiring considerable coordination and follow‑through
3. Willingly and able to follow systems; able to accept and respond to suggestions and constructive criticisms in an amicable manner
4. Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a personal computer, printer, other peripheral computer related equipment, facsimile, mobile phone, and calculator
5. Operate a variety of software programs as listed above
6. Demeanor that is friendly and cooperative while maintaining adherence to Five Star Painting policies and procedures
7. Must present the values and ideals of Five Star Painting in appearance and action; maintain a proper appearance as required by Five Star Painting when interacting with customers or representing the company; maintain your vehicle in a professional manner as required
8. Energetic self‑starter with the ability to multi‑task, possessing a “get-it‑done” attitude
9. Perform other duties as required to ensure the success of Five Star Painting; these duties may include assignments in other job classifications