Project Manager - Commercial Paint (Required)

Cherry Coatings; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding work environment

Paid Holidays

Flexible Paid Vacation

Medical

Dental, Vision, Life

401K

Profit-Sharing

Bonus and Career growth potential

Job summary

Cherry Coatings in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 5+ years in commercial paint coatings estimating or project management to lead projects from start to finish. The role emphasizes safety, team mentorship, client relations, and bid/cost evaluation in a fast-paced environment.

We value someone who can manage client and project teams, review documents for accuracy, and drive continuous improvement on each project. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial paint coatings estimating or project management.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a project from start to closeout.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safety & people-first culture.
• Mentor, coach, and develop all team members.
• Ensure complete bid & cost evaluation for each project.
• Maintain relationships with customers, project teams, architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Respond to RFPs and present for projects.
• Visit job sites and coordinate with Operations & Field Management.
• Develop preconstruction schedules and monitor progress.
• Present job costs and budget updates regularly.
• Review project documents for completeness & accuracy.
• Develop innovative approaches for each project.
• Identify and resolve complex issues.
• Lead and motivate project teams throughout all phases.
• Suggest corrective actions for growth opportunities.
• Adhere to ethics and comply with laws.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Reading plans/specs

Goal tracking/metrics

Planswift

Procore

BuildingConnected

Plan Grid

MS Office

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Planswift

Procore

BuildingConnected

Plan Grid

MS Office Suite

Job description

About The Job

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Indianapolis, IN team, ideally with 5+ years in Commercial Paint Coatings estimating or project management. A successful candidate will be a highly organized team player who can deliver in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will ultimately handle all aspects of assigned projects from beginning to closeout. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

About The Job

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Indianapolis, IN team, ideally with 5+ years in Commercial Paint Coatings estimating or project management. A successful candidate will be a highly organized team player who can deliver in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will ultimately handle all aspects of assigned projects from beginning to closeout. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is one of the largest commercial paint contractors in the country. We are a family-owned business that provides architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services for some of the most recognizable facilities in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and beyond. Our strong emphasis on high-quality service and client satisfaction has made us the select partner for general contractors, property management firms, and facility managers.

CHERRY COATINGS is an innovator and pioneer in advanced techniques for a wide variety of commercial projects. Specializing in Architectural Coatings, Shop Coatings, and Floor Coatings, we are committed to delivering beyond expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a safety & people-first culture.
• Mentor, coach, and develop all team members.
• Ensure complete bid & cost evaluation for each project. Leveraging experience to look beyond the information.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project teams, architects, engineers, vendor representatives, etc.
• Experience in responding to RFPs and formal presentations for a project.
• Job Site visits to review existing conditions; partner with Operations & Field Management for input.
• Develop a preconstruction meeting schedule & monitor progress.
• Present job cost, scheduling updates, and budget updates at regular intervals.
• Review all project documents, for completeness & accuracy.
• Develop creative & innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt, and resolve complex issues.
• Meet goals and metrics.
• Lead, manage & motivate project teams during all phases of the project.
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities.
• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws.

Core Skills

• Leadership.
• Advanced awareness of Construction Site Safety Expectations.
• High level of fluency in reading plans, specifications & related documents.
• Actively monitor project goals & outcomes.
• Competent with Planswift, Procore, BuildingConnected, Plan Grid, and MS Office Suite.
• Foster Cooperation among all employees Field & Office.
• Exhibit effective listening & communication skills. Actively seek feedback and receive it in a non-defensive manner.
• Strategic thinking & planning.
• Strong ability to track and read profit indicators, and financials.
• Handle challenges and stressors in a productive, positive manner.
• Professional Push Back.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Job Type

Full-time.

Benefits

• Outstanding work environment.
• Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Paid Vacation.
• Medical.
• Dental, Vision, Life.
• 401K.
• Profit-Sharing.
• Bonus and Career growth potential are just some of the amazing reasons to join our team.

Cherry Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer