One of Hawaii’s most respected specialty contractors, delivering high-quality finishing work across commercial, hospitality, and high-rise environments, is seeking a Project Manager. The Painting Project Manager becomes the quarterback behind multiple renovation and new-build projects, overseeing submittals, materials, scheduling, and client relationships to keep everything on track and on budget. This is a role for someone who knows the painting and coatings business inside out. Someone who can build trust with GCs and developers, manage the details that keep a job moving, and take pride in helping Hawaii’s skyline grow.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 / Year DOE

Painting Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple commercial painting projects from planning through closeout
• Manage documentation: submittals, RFI logs, timecards, change orders, and takeoffs
• Coordinate labor, materials, and vendors to align with project needs
• Build and maintain relationships with GC estimators, developers, and field teams
• Conduct site visits and job walks to verify progress and safety compliance
• Support estimating teams with bid adjustments and cost checks
• Track project financials and ensure work stays within scope
• Package and submit extra work tickets for approval

Painting Project Manager Requirements:

• 2+ years managing commercial painting or coating subcontractor projects
• Experience with hotels, high-rises, hospitality, or government work
• Knowledge of industry tools
• Strong admin and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and keep timelines tight
• Local Hawaii experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred
• Existing GC and developer relationships in the commercial market preferred

Benefits:

• Strong retirement program
• Health coverage fully paid for employee and dependents
• Vehicle allowance provided
• Generous PTO
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year’s
• Career runway: opportunity to grow into larger roles or even lead new divisions across the islands
• Stable company with long-tenured teams and great field support
• Work-life balance built into the culture

Apply today and join a team building the future of the islands, one project at a time. #LI-CM1