Senior Project Manager Commercial Painting

Senior Project Manager Commercial Painting
Skilled Trade Denver , CO Direct Placement Oct 2, 2026

Denver, CO | $80,000+ DOE | Bonus | Company Truck + Gas Card

Join one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing commercial painting contractors. With major new contracts and high-profile projects throughout the Denver market—including large commercial, university, and sports-related facilities—this team is growing and looking for an experienced Commercial Painting Project Manager
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• $80,000+ starting salary
  , based on experience
• Bonus opportunity targeted at 5% based on profitability
• Company truck + gas card — take the truck home with personal use permitted
• Major, high-profile commercial projects
• Strong backlog and continued growth
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO and paid holidays
• Collaborative culture focused on leading crews with respect—not yelling
• Opportunity to join an established national contractor during significant growth

You’ll take ownership of multiple commercial painting projects from planning through completion, with a strong focus on financial performance, scheduling, field execution, and client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the financial health and profitability of assigned projects
• Track labor, equipment, materials, budgets and job costs
• Review project schedules and ensure job durations and manpower plans are realistic
• Read and understand construction drawings and project documents
• Partner with Superintendents to plan manpower and upcoming work
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve delays or roadblocks
• Manage subcontractor and client pay applications and change documentation
• Prepare monthly billings and WIP reporting
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong GC/client relationships
• Lead and support field Superintendents and crews with accountability and respect

Commercial painting experience is required for this position.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 6+ years of project management experience
• Strong commercial painting background
• Proven experience managing project financials and profitability
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Strong scheduling and job-duration planning skills
• Experience with Procore
• Excellent communication, organization and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively lead field teams in a positive, professional manner
• Clean driving record/MVR for company vehicle eligibility

Experience with Excel, Outlook and other construction management software is also valuable.

• Medical insurance with PPO and HSA options
• Company pays 95% of employee-only HSA medical plan
• HSA company match up to $2,000
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• FSA and dependent care accounts
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability and additional voluntary coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Company truck and gas card

Typical Schedule: Approximately 6:00 AM–4:00 PM, depending on project needs.

Qualified candidates can expect a streamlined process with an onsite interview with senior leadership and Project Managers. The team is committed to moving quickly and providing timely feedback.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.