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Commercial Painting Estimator / Project Manager (PM)

K2 Staffing, LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced  Project Manager / Estimator  to oversee commercial painting and coatings projects from estimating through project completion. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can independently manage multiple projects, prepare accurate estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial construction, preferably within the painting and coatings industry, and experience working on public works, federal, military, or commercial repaint projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a growing organization with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and long-term career growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple commercial painting and coatings projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Prepare detailed project estimates, including performing quantity takeoffs and developing accurate pricing.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate project scope and commercial repaint opportunities.
  • Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop competitive proposals.
  • Coordinate project schedules, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and material deliveries.
  • Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
  • Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for repeat and new business.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 5-10 years of experience in commercial painting construction project management & estimating.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong estimating experience with the ability to independently perform quantity takeoffs and develop project pricing.
  • Experience with public works, DSA, federal, military, or commercial construction projects is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Highly organized with strong problem-solving and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction estimating/project management software.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local project sites as needed.

\nCompany Description

K2 Staffing has been constructed on one of the most solid foundations in the industry, with roughly 40 years of combined business and recruiting knowledge. Through our vast experience, we understand locating and attracting the right talent can be comparable to ascending K2 - difficult, sometimes impossible, and potentially savage. With that said, we take a very methodical approach with our process, including a detailed discovery process ultimately leading to a customized plan of action for each of our clients. Our “high-tech, soft-touch” technique produces results that cannot be denied. We have embraced technology to its fullest, which provides us with top-quality candidates to choose from. That, however, does not disclude how important it is to roll up our sleeves and connect with people on a human level, avoiding short-term arrangements, disappointment, and a tremendous waste of time and money for all parties involved.

Whether you are a candidate seeking to locate a company to represent for the long haul, or you are a hiring manager for an organization searching for that 1 in a million, K2 Staffing is here to assist you. Utilizing our “high-tech, soft-touch” approach, we will successfully diagnose the needs and desires of both our clients and candidates, resulting in the perfect connection for years to come.

Mission:

“To alter the landscape of the staffing world incorporating a high-tech, soft-touch approach, connecting corporations with people, resulting in opportunities that enhance and improve the lives of others.”

Vision:

“Through positivity, desire, belief, and inspiration, we will be recognized as the new standard in the recruitment industry.”

Company Description

K2 Staffing has been constructed on one of the most solid foundations in the industry, with roughly 40 years of combined business and recruiting knowledge. Through our vast experience, we understand locating and attracting the right talent can be comparable to ascending K2 - difficult, sometimes impossible, and potentially savage. With that said, we take a very methodical approach with our process, including a detailed discovery process ultimately leading to a customized plan of action for each of our clients. Our “high-tech, soft-touch” technique produces results that cannot be denied. We have embraced technology to its fullest, which provides us with top-quality candidates to choose from. That, however, does not disclude how important it is to roll up our sleeves and connect with people on a human level, avoiding short-term arrangements, disappointment, and a tremendous waste of time and money for all parties involved. \r\n\r\nWhether you are a candidate seeking to locate a company to represent for the long haul, or you are a hiring manager for an organization searching for that 1 in a million, K2 Staffing is here to assist you. Utilizing our “high-tech, soft-touch” approach, we will successfully diagnose the needs and desires of both our clients and candidates, resulting in the perfect connection for years to come. \r\n\r\nMission:\r\n\r\n“To alter the landscape of the staffing world incorporating a high-tech, soft-touch approach, connecting corporations with people, resulting in opportunities that enhance and improve the lives of others.” \r\n\r\nVision:\r\n\r\n“Through positivity, desire, belief, and inspiration, we will be recognized as the new standard in the recruitment industry.”

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