Commercial Production Associate

About Us CertaPro is a leader in the Commercial and Residential painting industry. We are a national organization of professional painting contractors specializing in beautifying homes and buildings - interiors, exteriors, commercial, & residential. Our success has been built on the foundation of delivering certainty to our customers, certainty of a job well done. We focus on the details of every project and most importantly, we focus on our client. From office complexes and retail centers to industrial facilities, we help businesses protect and enhance their properties through expert painting and coatings solutions. We are currently looking for a self-motivated and outgoing individual with strong leadership skills who is looking for a challenging opportunity to join our team as a Commercial Production Associate. The Commercial Production Associate is responsible for managing subcontractors and overseeing commercial painting projects from start to finish, ensuring each is delivered on time, on budget, and to client specifications. Our ideal candidate is a driven and motivated leader with at least two years of increasingly responsible project management experience that includes supervisory/leadership responsibilities. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership and motivational skills. A college degree and industry knowledge are preferred. Formal Project Management training/certification is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares job schedule, budget, and materials list and delivers to appropriate team members and customer
• Project planning and execution to maintain to exceed target gross margin
• Ensures all projects are completed to client specifications and expectations
• Performs inspections/site walkthroughs to identify progress and address potential issues as early as possible and to ensure project adheres to timeline
• Supervises all project staff and subcontractors
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately and ensures all company employees and subcontractors follow all safety policies and procedures
• Maintains accurate and timely project records in all applicable documents or company computer systems
• Develops and maintains client relationships and subcontractor through frequent phone calls, texts, emails and visits
• Acts as a liaison between the client and subcontractor team
• Maintains positive relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other employees
• Promotes business development by projecting a positive image of CertaPro during interactions with employees, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Participates in meetings, committees, educational opportunities, etc. as requested/required
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required / College Degree Preferred
• At least two years of increasingly responsible project management/estimating experience
• Construction, painting or other job-site trades experience preferred.
• Supervisory/management experience
• Project Management training and/or certification a plus
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Quality conscious and detail-oriented
• Safety and customer service oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Active listener
• Ability to read and interpret project budgets, estimates, and cost reports.
• Strong computer and internet skills
• Experience with project management and/or estimating software preferred
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Willing and able to work overtime and on weekends as required
• Potential 10%-15% overnight travel

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus structure.
• Strong company culture
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• 401K Plan with company match
• Casual and creative work environment
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with growth potential.
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible work hours
• Paid vacation
• Clothing allowance provided
• Annual opportunity to qualify for the Presidents Club — an all-inclusive resort getaway each February