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Project Manager – Commercial Painting
High Field Presence | Fast-Paced | Leadership Role
Voted “Best Places to Work in Maine” – 3 Years Running
Our Mission
To deliver exceptional craftsmanship, invest in our people, and build lasting partnerships.
ACE Painting is the largest commercial painting contractor in Northern New England, managing projects across Maine and Northern New Hampshire. We are looking for a Project Manager for our Mid-Coast Maine division.
This is a hands-on, field-driven Project Manager role. You’ll manage schedule, budget, quality, safety, and people in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead commercial painting projects from start to finish
- Be present on jobsites to solve problems and keep work moving
- Schedule crews and subcontractors
- Maintain strong relationships with GCs, owners, and vendors
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget
- Enforce PPE and OSHA requirements
What We Value
- Financial Success – strong project controls and results
- Accountability – ownership of outcomes
- Culture – teamwork, respect, and pride in our work
- Tough-Mindedness – make decisions, hold the line, solve problems
- Safety – a moral obligation, not a checkbox
What We’re Looking For
- 2 year of Construction Project Management experience
- Strong field presence and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Safety-first mindset
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- Medical & dental insurance
- Employer-paid disability & life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off & paid training
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Career advancement opportunities
This position is for Project Managers who deliver results, lead decisively, and set the standard on the jobsite.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you been responsible for enforcing OSHA standards and PPE compliance on a jobsite?
- Have you directly led field crews or foremen and held teams accountable for safety, schedule, and quality?
- Are you able to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and change documentation (RFIs, ASIs, change orders)?
Experience:
- Commercial Painting: 3 years (Required)
- Painting Project Management: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- OSHA 30 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000