Project Manager

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Company Overview
Graydaze is the fourth-largest painting contractor in the nation, and the largest in the industrial warehouse sector. We succeed by reinforcing our company’s culture in everything we do, being local while also having a scale, and by providing the Graydaze experience to all of our clients. At Graydaze, schedules and budgets are met. Expectations are exceeded. And when a challenge comes along, we roll up our sleeves and face it head-on.

Culture
Graydaze is built on a high-energy, team-first culture where fit matters more than pedigree. We look for people who are humble, hungry, and smart—competitive, adaptable, and eager to grow. Success here means being flexible, willing to travel, and thriving with the autonomy to run your own projects. The vibe is dynamic and fast-paced—think locker-room camaraderie, ownership mindset, and plenty of challenges to keep you sharp. If you’re motivated, love the road-warrior lifestyle, and want to build a career in a company that’s scaling fast, you’ll fit right in.

Job Summary

As a Project Manager at Graydaze, you will be required to organize (both material procurements and labor requirements), and manage projects ranging in value from $5,000 to $1,500,000. This employee should be a strong field communicator with the ability to negotiate and coordinate scheduling, organize manpower, coordinate extra work items and communicate all project needs with our field office or customer’s field representative. In addition, the employee should be able to understand project drawings and organize a field take off for tilt panel projects, tenant improvement projects manufacturing projects, data center facilities, and commercial facility repaint projects. Project Managers will be required to travel 2-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with office and field personnel to complete any assigned project.

• Quantify material takeoffs and place material orders accordingly

• Maintain working knowledge of basic painting equipment, including airless paint sprayers, texture application equipment, and compressors

• Maintain working knowledge of construction access equipment, including booms, scissors, scaffolds and ladders.

• Monitor and be familiar with current safety regulations and trends concerning coatings, access equipment and application equipment

• Maintain extensive knowledge of at least one major paint manufacturer with limited knowledge of other suppliers

• Sequence painting procedures with other job site activities and communicate our needs with the customer’s field

• Maintain knowledge of other job site trades specific to each job and adjust long range scheduling accordingly

• Order paint and maintain material log

• Field coordination with customer’s field crew – aid subcontractors in scheduling and sequencing

• Toolbox topics weekly

• Weekly to Bi-weekly jobsite visits

• Attend scheduled jobsite meetings

• Get signed work authorizations and author Change Order Proposal / Field Order

• Rent and off rent equipment

• Check substrates prior to coating

• Maintain quality standards

• Ensure proper safety equipment is on the job and used

• Order job box or make other arrangements for securing equipment and materials on the project site

• Ensure project completion within budget and notify the SR PM or GM of any anticipated difficulties.

• Produce labels and organize attic stock

• Complete office and GC punchlists, get signed copy of GC list

• Maintain company equipment

• Return keys, access cards, etc to the owner and ensure job site is cleaner than when we mobilized

• Approve subcontractor pay applications bi-monthly

• Process field orders weekly

• Code and verify material invoices

• Update project directory with field changes and budget changes

• Forward specific job material quotes to the office admin for distribution

• Maintain and submit Estimate to Complete cost reporting monthly

Qualifications

• Possesses the characteristics of an ideal team player – hungry, humble, and smart.

• Paint knowledge and/or construction related experience .

• Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of a team and organization.

• Excellent communication, leadership, relationship, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• ESOP

• Competitive salary and incentive structure.

• Medical benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Professional development opportunities.

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

If you are a results-driven professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply for the Project Manager position at Graydaze. Join us in shaping our future and contributing to our ongoing success.

Company DescriptionGraydaze is the fourth-largest painting contractor in the nation, and the largest in the industrial warehouse sector. We succeed by reinforcing our company’s culture in everything we do, being local while also having a scale, and by providing the Graydaze experience to all of our clients. At Graydaze, schedules and budgets are met. Expectations are exceeded. And when a challenge comes along, we roll up our sleeves and face it head-on.Company DescriptionGraydaze is the fourth-largest painting contractor in the nation, and the largest in the industrial warehouse sector. We succeed by reinforcing our company’s culture in everything we do, being local while also having a scale, and by providing the Graydaze experience to all of our clients. At Graydaze, schedules and budgets are met. Expectations are exceeded. And when a challenge comes along, we roll up our sleeves and face it head-on.