Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Paint

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Cherry Coatings
Family‑owned since 1968, provides commercial painting, floor & maintenance coatings across the US.
Lead preconstruction estimating and team for large commercial paint projects
14 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Phoenix, AZ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Coatings
Protective Coatings
Industrial Painting
Surface Preparation
Specialty Coatings
Sector Specialisms
Data Centers
Education
Entertainment
Hospitality
Industrial
Institutional
Multifamily
Role
What you would be doing
site visits
bid evaluation
estimating pipeline
market pricing
win/loss analysis
preconstruction planning
  • Attend Job Site visits to review existing conditions; partner with Operations Manager, Field Manager, and/or Foreman input.
  • Present job schedule projections regularly, and partner with Field Operations.
  • Ensure complete bid & cost project evaluation. Leverage experience, look beyond information, and mitigate risks.
  • Develop a preconstruction meeting schedule & monitor progress.
  • Develop & maintain expert-level knowledge of competitive market pricing.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop all team members.
  • Review all project bid documents for completeness & accuracy.
  • Manage Projections with BD.
  • Establish & maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team, architects, engineers, vendor representatives, etc.
  • Own & manage estimating pipeline & accuracy of bid win rates via Building Connected.
  • Analyze wins and losses.
  • Attend & participate in business meetings, industry conferences, and network activities to improve the presence and reputation of the business unit and company.
What you bring
5-10 years
planswift
plangrid
excel
estimating
bilingual

We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Preconstruction Manager. The ideal candidate for this role has 5-10 years in Commercial Painting focused on New Construction (non-residential) market experience working with scopes of work exceeding $1M; An individual who is organized, flexible, willing to learn & be mentored; can demonstrate exceptional ability to connect with and positively motivate others. In this role, you will be involved in many facets of preconstruction and will have the ability to partner to advance our existing operations. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

  • 5-10 Years of progressive growth in commercial paint.
  • Competent with technology and programs PlanSwift, Plan Grid, Building Connected & MS Office Suite, specifically Excel.
  • Know market and pricing.
  • Experience in responding to RFPs and formal presentations for a project.
  • Ability to engage, develop & influence business with New and Existing Customers.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, variable working hours both in office & field.
  • Know customer base and types of jobs (Build relationships with PreCon of companies)
  • Able to independently deliver solid estimates for entire project scopes.
  • Strong estimating experience is required.
  • High level of fluency in reading plans, specifications & related documents.
  • Management experience.
Benefits

Benefits: Outstanding work environment, Paid Holidays, Flexible Paid Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & more; 401K, Profit Sharing, Bonus and Career growth potential are just some of the amazing reasons to join our team!

Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
$150M Bonding
Financial Capacity
Ensuring project financial integrity with strong bonding capabilities.
1M+ Safe Hours
Safety Record
Maintaining a consistent record of safe operations and workforce safety.
#3 US Painter
Industry Ranking
Recognized by ENR as one of the top painting contractors in the United States.
  • Founded in 1968 as a Texas family business, now a national coatings leader.
  • Operates across Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, Colorado, and Georgia, handling major commercial builds.
  • Known for completing standout projects like the Moody Center arena and large logistics facilities in Arizona.
  • Services include architectural and performance coatings, epoxy, and polished concrete floor systems.
  • Supports general contractors, property managers, and facility teams with full-site paint and maintenance work.
  • Recent growth includes acquisitions like Advanced Concrete Protection in Austin.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity in all actions
  • Commitment to excellence
  • Continuous improvement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer satisfaction is our top priority
  • Safety first
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Target
Net Zero Emissions
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 through comprehensive sustainability initiatives.
  • Adoption of sustainable technologies and practices
  • Reduction in energy consumption
  • Emphasis on responsible waste management
  • Focus on reducing carbon footprint across all operations
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Inclusive hiring practices
  • Promotion of diverse perspectives within the team
  • Supportive and respectful workplace environment
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