Project Manager and Estimator

Five Star Painting; Grover (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission based pay structure

Performance bonuses

Healthcare benefits

Company retirement account plan

Job summary

Five Star Painting is seeking a Project Manager and Estimator to oversee painting projects in the St. Louis Metro East area. The role involves estimating and selling projects, managing subcontractors, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should possess excellent communication and time management skills, as well as experience in residential repainting. Competitive compensation ranges from $45,000 to $95,000 per year, depending on experience and performance, along with additional bonuses.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and coordinate subcontractors effectively.
• Superb time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Experience in estimating and selling projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and sell projects to new leads.
• Plan and coordinate painting projects from start to finish.
• Generate leads and referrals.
• Manage schedules and subcontractors for efficiency.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Budget control experience

Detail-oriented

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Google Mail/Calendar/Drive

Job description

Compensation will include:

• Commission Based Pay Structure
• Performance Bonuses
• Company retirement account plan
• Healthcare benefits

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Estimate and sell projects to new leads
• Generate leads and referrals where possible
• 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.
• Coordinating 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.

Key Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above describe the duties that the Project Manager and Estimator will perform. The knowledge, skill and/or abilities required to execute these duties are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a good person
• Ability to dedicate your efforts to give customers and colleagues an excellent experience
• Ability to do what you so you’re going to do
• This position is focused in the St. Louis Metro East year. The person in this role needs to be in or near that area to perform this position well.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to estimate and sell projects
• 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.
• Budget control and job cost forecasting experience and skills.
• Experience in residential repainting. Additional experience with other project types, such as medical office building, schools, office, public sector and related facilities a plus but not required.
• Experience in and ability to prepare conceptual estimates, project estimates, and assist in the preparation of proposals.

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. Perform considerable coordination and follow through.
3. Is willing 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 and 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 when 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.

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year