Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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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.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, ideally with 3+ years in commercial paint estimating and/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.

• 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 customer, 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 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.

• 3+ years of experience managing commercial paint projects.
• An exceptional level of commercial paint knowledge is a must.
• 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, Pro Cor, Building Connected, 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, 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, 401(k), profit‑sharing, bonus, and career growth potential.

Location & Salary: Waco, TX – $54,000.00–$60,000.00