What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Project Manager — Commercial & Industrial Painting / Specialty Coatings position at JAG Painting Contractors Inc.?
About JAG
JAG Painting Contractors, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned commercial and industrial painting and specialty coatings contractor headquartered in New Bedford, Massachusetts. We deliver federal Davis Bacon and Massachusetts prevailing wage projects alongside private commercial work throughout New England and beyond. Our scope includes high-performance architectural and industrial coatings, resinous and cementitious flooring systems, structural steel coatings, and specialty applications on complex, high-visibility facilities.
We are a growing company that promotes from within. This role is built for someone who wants to become a full Project Manager and is willing to learn the work from the field up.
Position Summary
The Junior Project Manager supports our project management team in running painting and coatings work from award through closeout. You will own the day-to-day details — submittals, schedules, material procurement, manpower coordination, documentation, and customer communication — while working closely with senior PMs, estimators, and field superintendents. Expect a mix of office and jobsite time.
What You'll Do
Assist in managing multiple concurrent commercial, industrial, and public-works painting and coatings projects
Prepare and track submittals, product data sheets, SDS, color schedules, mock-up requests, and RFIs
Coordinate material procurement and delivery with coatings manufacturers and distributors
Build and maintain project schedules; coordinate crew and equipment needs with superintendents and foremen
Attend pre-construction meetings, OAC/progress meetings, and site walks; document and distribute notes and action items
Track labor hours, production rates, and material usage against the estimate; flag variances early
Support prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon compliance, including certified payroll coordination and required project reporting
Prepare and process change orders, T&M tickets, monthly requisitions, and lien waivers
Maintain quality control and inspection documentation (surface prep, DFT readings, environmental readings, holiday testing) and support our AMPP/SSPC QP program requirements
Assemble closeout packages: as-builts, warranties, attic stock, O&M documentation
Reinforce safety expectations on site in coordination with field leadership and our safety program Serve as a responsive point of contact for general contractors, construction managers, owners, and inspectors
What You Need
2 years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial painting, with exposure to specialty or high-performance coatings (epoxies, urethanes, resinous flooring, intumescent or industrial steel coatings) Working knowledge of surface preparation standards, coating systems, and manufacturer specifications Demonstrated leadership ability — you have run a crew, led a task, trained a helper, or otherwise been the person others look to
Strong technology skills and the willingness to learn new platforms quickly: Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams), PDF markup tools (Adobe, Bluebeam, or similar), plan viewing software, and construction management software such as JobTread, Procore, or comparable systems
Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable on the phone and in front of a customer
Organized, detail-driven, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping documentation
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to travel to jobsites throughout New England
Ability to access active construction sites, including climbing ladders and scaffolding and wearing required
PPE
Nice to Have
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
AMPP/SSPC or NACE coursework or certification (CCI, C-7, C-3, or similar)
Experience with federal, DCAMM, or other public-agency projects and their documentation requirements
Experience with lead-safe work practices (RRP), containment, or confined space entry
Estimating or takeoff experience
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Portuguese
Prior military service — veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance-based growth
[401(k) with company match]
[Paid time off and holidays]
[Company vehicle or vehicle allowance / mileage reimbursement]
[Phone and laptop provided]
Paid training and support toward industry certifications (OSHA, AMPP/SSPC, manufacturer programs) A direct, clearly defined path to a full Project Manager role
Pay: $61,188.04 - $73,688.83 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,188 - $73,689