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Our client is hiring for a Lead Project Manager who oversees all awarded projects, driving profitability, quality, and client satisfaction. This role bridges
estimating, project execution, and team leadership , ensuring jobs are completed on time, under budget, and to our client's company standards. Reports directly to the President.
Core Responsibilities Preconstruction & Estimating Support
Provide field knowledge to the estimating department.
Perform onsite/walking bids for potential clients, including measurement verification.
Review bids to identify gaps in scope.
Review awarded contracts for errors, omissions, and revisions.
Maintain 3-day turnaround time on bid support and contract reviews.
Project Kick-Off & Planning
Conduct turnover meetings or review turnover video (depending on job size).
Request and approve paint submittals and samples.
Develop written project plans before job start.
Collaborate with Superintendent and Lead Painter to assign foremen.
Review specs to identify at least 10% cost savings via equipment, labor, and material adjustments.
Project Management & Execution
Conduct site visits (frequency based on project size).
Walk jobs with GC and Foremen, ensuring scope compliance and quality.
Identify issues, scope gaps, and potential change orders (>45% GP target).
Attend onsite meetings and lead bi-weekly job meetings with APM and Superintendent.
Track punch list completion — keep within defined percentage threshold.
Ensure proper sequencing: work performed as bid, minimizing rework.
Monitor profitability (job GP >35%).
Financial & Billing Management
Update
Schedule of Values
for each job by required monthly deadlines.
Maintain
WIP reports
and update accounting as needed.
Update and maintain the
Billing Forecast
monthly.
Support collections: assist accounting with client communication on late payments.
Team Leadership & Development
Manage Assistant PMs, Superintendents, and Foremen.
Hire, train, conduct performance reviews, and manage terminations.
Mentor team members, providing direction and feedback.
Approve PTO requests for the PM department.
Approve equipment purchases and rentals.
Subcontractor Oversight
Issue subcontractor agreements.
Verify and approve weekly subcontractor billings.
Ensure subcontracted work meets company standards.
Client & Stakeholder Relations
Build trust and maintain relationships with General Contractors.
Respond to GC/client inquiries promptly.
Deliver change orders and address escalated issues.
Maintain positive NPS scores from GC feedback.
Attend weekly executive and WIP meetings with leadership.
Key Deliverables
Job Profitability:
>35%
Change Orders:
>45% GP
Bid/Contract Review:
3-day turnaround
Cost Savings:
10% savings identified in each job plan
Reporting:
On-time updates of WIP, schedule of values, and billing forecasts
Punch List:
Completion within set threshold
Team Management:
Fully staffed, trained, and high-performing project team
GC Feedback:
Strong NPS ratings and client relationships
Qualifications
Experience:
10+ years in Project Management (paint/drywall).
Education/Training:
High school diploma or equivalent; OSHA 30 certification; ongoing safety, skills, and management training.
Skills
Blueprint reading
OST/Quick Bid, Procore, PlanGrid
Microsoft 365 proficiency
Strong sales/negotiation, problem-solving, and financial acumen
Effective delegation, planning, and team leadership
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estimating, project execution, and team leadership , ensuring jobs are completed on time, under budget, and to our client's company standards. Reports directly to the President.
Core Responsibilities Preconstruction & Estimating Support
Provide field knowledge to the estimating department.
Perform onsite/walking bids for potential clients, including measurement verification.
Review bids to identify gaps in scope.
Review awarded contracts for errors, omissions, and revisions.
Maintain 3-day turnaround time on bid support and contract reviews.
Project Kick-Off & Planning
Conduct turnover meetings or review turnover video (depending on job size).
Request and approve paint submittals and samples.
Develop written project plans before job start.
Collaborate with Superintendent and Lead Painter to assign foremen.
Review specs to identify at least 10% cost savings via equipment, labor, and material adjustments.
Project Management & Execution
Conduct site visits (frequency based on project size).
Walk jobs with GC and Foremen, ensuring scope compliance and quality.
Identify issues, scope gaps, and potential change orders (>45% GP target).
Attend onsite meetings and lead bi-weekly job meetings with APM and Superintendent.
Track punch list completion — keep within defined percentage threshold.
Ensure proper sequencing: work performed as bid, minimizing rework.
Monitor profitability (job GP >35%).
Financial & Billing Management
Update
Schedule of Values
for each job by required monthly deadlines.
Maintain
WIP reports
and update accounting as needed.
Update and maintain the
Billing Forecast
monthly.
Support collections: assist accounting with client communication on late payments.
Team Leadership & Development
Manage Assistant PMs, Superintendents, and Foremen.
Hire, train, conduct performance reviews, and manage terminations.
Mentor team members, providing direction and feedback.
Approve PTO requests for the PM department.
Approve equipment purchases and rentals.
Subcontractor Oversight
Issue subcontractor agreements.
Verify and approve weekly subcontractor billings.
Ensure subcontracted work meets company standards.
Client & Stakeholder Relations
Build trust and maintain relationships with General Contractors.
Respond to GC/client inquiries promptly.
Deliver change orders and address escalated issues.
Maintain positive NPS scores from GC feedback.
Attend weekly executive and WIP meetings with leadership.
Key Deliverables
Job Profitability:
>35%
Change Orders:
>45% GP
Bid/Contract Review:
3-day turnaround
Cost Savings:
10% savings identified in each job plan
Reporting:
On-time updates of WIP, schedule of values, and billing forecasts
Punch List:
Completion within set threshold
Team Management:
Fully staffed, trained, and high-performing project team
GC Feedback:
Strong NPS ratings and client relationships
Qualifications
Experience:
10+ years in Project Management (paint/drywall).
Education/Training:
High school diploma or equivalent; OSHA 30 certification; ongoing safety, skills, and management training.
Skills
Blueprint reading
OST/Quick Bid, Procore, PlanGrid
Microsoft 365 proficiency
Strong sales/negotiation, problem-solving, and financial acumen
Effective delegation, planning, and team leadership
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