Project Manager - Industrial Coatings

ZACK PAINTING

PROJECT MANAGER - INDUSTRIAL COATINGS

THE PERSON

Have you built your career from the ground up, starting as a laborer or painter, and now excel as a seasoned project manager? Do you have a proven track record in managing industrial coatings projects, estimating accurately, and leading teams to successful outcomes? If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel in transparent communication, and are committed to exceptional results, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Project Manager – Industrial Coatings is:

Experienced and Skilled: With years of hands-on experience in labor or painting, you’ve advanced to managing projects and teams, with a deep understanding of coating application and performance. Your expertise ensures the success and durability of every project under your leadership.

Relational. You’ve built strong relationships with clients and teams, consistently exceeding their needs without relying on traditional sales tactics.

Organized and Detail-Oriented. You manage project timelines, budgets, and execution flawlessly.

Transparent and Communicative. You prioritize open, honest communication, ensuring that both teams and clients are informed at all stages.

A Problem-Solver. You take a proactive, detail-driven approach to overcoming challenges, knowing when to decide and when to collaborate.

A Trusted Advisor and Leader. As an experienced leader, you will serve as a sounding board to our industrial coatings division leader, sharing insights, and collaborating to ensure continued success. You will also inspire and mentor team members, guiding them to reach their full potential while achieving project success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Project Manager – Industrial Coatings include, but are not limited to:

Oversee all project aspects from scope to completion, including material ordering, coordination with estimators, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery

Manage project budgets, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with internal and external teams

Balance office and field duties, managing administrative tasks, planning, and on-site supervision

Proactively identify issues during estimation and execution to keep projects on track

Recommend high-performance coatings and techniques tailored to project needs

Enforce safety protocols with the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to ensure team well-being

Serve as a primary client contact, building relationships and addressing concerns throughout the project

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to enhance project execution

Cultivate relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality materials

Lead and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative, productive environment

Provide strategic guidance on industrial coatings projects, offering insights on best practices and emerging technologies during bid preparation

Ensure a comprehensive understanding of methods beyond estimation, adjusting approaches as needed based on project requirements

Play an active role in the leadership team as the position grows, with the opportunity to manage additional project managers in the future

Continuously improve project execution by spotting inefficiencies and implementing best practices

** This is an in-person position based in Fords, New Jersey, with both in-office and in-field requirements. Relocation assistance is available. **

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Experience managing industrial coatings projects (on and off site), including the coordination of resources, materials, and personnel

Expertise in developing, managing, and tracking industrial coatings project budgets

Strong skills in estimating project costs and scope

Proven ability to balance both office and field duties

Preferred

Experience managing industrial coatings projects specifically within water/wastewater facilities or related industries

Experience collaborating with various level of management

Desired

Previous experience overseeing the operations of water/wastewater facilities

THE COMPANY – Zack Painting

For over a century, Zack Painting has been dedicated to building relationships, delivering value, and exceptional performance. Under David Zack’s leadership for over 35 years, the company emphasizes hands-on supervision and owner-directed operations, making it one of New Jersey’s leading commercial, industrial, and water/wastewater painting and coating contractors. Offering a wide range of services including interior and exterior painting, industrial painting, concrete parging and resurfacing, epoxy coatings, and crack remediation and injection, Zack Painting meets diverse client needs. Through cooperation and teamwork, Zack Painting maintains long-term relationships with satisfied clients, solidifying its reputation as a trusted industry partner.

WHY WORK WITH US?

With a century of success and a strong industry reputation, we offer a remarkable opportunity to be a part of a family-owned business that values innovation over corporate rigidity. Join our team for exciting projects that go beyond the norm. With a thriving customer base along with long-term market stability, your expertise will be valued and rewarded. Together, let’s build a bright future with:

Empowerment for personal growth and continuous learning

Open-door policy with accessible leadership for ongoing collaboration

A robust customer base ensuring success

A stable market for long-term security

Access to ownership

Core Values

Zack Painting will develop a culture which results in long-lasting relationships with our customers.

Employees will be empowered to meet customers’ expectations because they are encouraged to; are well trained and think positively.

Together we will achieve great satisfaction, developing a sense of community and an uncompromising attitude of excellence.

Salary: $135,000 to $185,000 plus performance-based incentives based on project success and team achievements

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401(k) w/company match