Project Manager
Harrison Contracting Co.
Contract
On-site
Georgia, United States
Position Summary
The Project Manager oversees commercial painting and/or facility maintenance projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves coordinating crews, managing client relationships, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards in line with Harrison Contracting’s commitment to Reliability, Experience and Diligence.
HARRISON CORE VALUES:
All tasks will be carried out in alignment with these CORE VALUES
- Image: Project professionalism in every detail — from appearance to performance — reflecting pride and trust.
- Responsibility: Be accountable, honor commitments, and always do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Diligence: Never quit, never cut corners; plan ahead, follow through, and finish strong.
- Uncompromising: Refuse complacency; continuously seek improvement, innovation, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
- Understand, prepare, and execute project scope in accordance with the contract, specifications, and plans.
- Communicate and coordinate with pre-construction about estimates and technical needs/support.
- Review and respond to change order requests.
- Procure and arrange delivery of materials and equipment.
- Oversee all project administrative activities up to and including contract review, change orders, subcontracts, accurate expense costing, applications for payment, and project reporting.
- Effectively closeout project in accordance with customer requirements.
- Visit jobsites to observe, aid, and be a resource to the crew.
- Provide leadership and direction to field supervisors and painting/maintenance crews.
Budget Management
- Create the financial project budgets for labor, material, equipment, subcontractors, travel, and other costs.
- Monitor, analyze, and forecast job expenditures to ensure budget targets are met and cost projections are accurate.
- Provide accurate input about projects for the Monthly Billing Projection report.
Quality Control & Safety
- Recognize and react to situations creating increased risks to HCC’s interests.
- Revise plans as necessary to reduce or eliminate increased risk.
- Enforce OSHA and company safety and quality guidelines.
- Ensure all painting work meets industry standards (e.g., PDCA, SSPC) and client specifications.
- Implement and monitor quality control processes throughout project lifecycle.
- Conduct regular inspections of surface preparation, coating application, and curing to verify compliance.
- Maintain documentation of quality checks and corrective actions.
Client Relations
- Be the HCC representative in client relations.
- Provide timely status reports to the client and HCC upper management.
- Represent the company professionally at all times.
Additional Requirements
- Must occasionally travel to and inspect job sites within their region.
- Overnight travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
- May occasionally travel for events, trainings or to attend off-site meetings
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Will be subject to ongoing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring to ensure compliance with company insurance and safety standards.
- Must consent to periodic MVR checks as a condition of employment and continued eligibility for driving responsibilities.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
- Random drug testing may be conducted in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state laws.
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communications skills, including client-facing and internal communication.
- Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Ability to read and interpret job specifications.
- Proficiency in project management tools and reporting software.
- Project and Resource Management
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Customer-Centric Mindset
- Ability to learn and adapt to new software and platforms
Experience, Education, Certifications & Licenses
- High School Diploma or GED equivalence required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field is a plus.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification (preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in commercial painting or construction projects.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between job sites.
Environmental Conditions
- This role is primarily performed in an office environment with standard lighting, heating, and ventilation.
- The employee may occasionally be required to visit job sites or attend off-site meetings, which may involve exposure to outdoor conditions or active work environments.
- Flexible work hours: may require early morning or evening shifts as needed.
- Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting job sites.
- May be exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, and paint products (with appropriate PPE).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods.
- Frequent use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
- Must be able to walk, stand, and climb ladders/scaffolding and navigate construction environments.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
- Must wear appropriate PPE and adhere to safety protocols.
Harrison Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive and free from discrimination.
We’re Always Looking for Great Talent!
Harrison Contracting Company is growing, and we frequently hire for this position. If you’re passionate about quality work and want to join a team that values professionalism, responsibility, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
By applying today, you’ll be considered for current and future openings. We review applications regularly and will reach out when a position becomes available.
Harrison Contracting Company is growing, and we frequently hire for this position. If you’re passionate about quality work and want to join a team that values professionalism, responsibility, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
By applying today, you’ll be considered for current and future openings. We review applications regularly and will reach out when a position becomes available.