Project Manager (Commercial Painting)– Cairns
* Above market remuneration Package
* Lead and coordinate FNQ operations to deliver exceptional results
Join a Leading National Commercial Painting Company & Make a Difference!
Higgins Coatings is a proud family‐owned national business with a 75‐year legacy of leading the commercial painting industry, including Far North Queensland. We're committed to quality, safety, client satisfaction, our people and the local community.
About the Role:
We're seeking a Project Manager with experience managing multiple, concurrent sites. Trade qualified Painter would be welcomed experience but not essential. This is a salaried "off-the-tools" leadership position, reporting to our Branch Manager, where approximately 80% of your time will involve site visits and project coordination, with the remaining 20% spent in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with our sales team to assess projects/have input into how we can win projects
* Plan and manage employees, subcontractors and materials
* Monitor project progress, WIP and control costs to meet budgets and deadlines
* Set and maintain WH&S compliance
* Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
What You'll Bring to the role:
* Trade qualified painter with significant supervisory experience, ideally in commercial projects
* Experience managing small teams of employees and subcontractors across multiple sites
* Strong understanding of project assessments, budgets and cost estimating
* Proficiency in electronic documentation and reporting
* Commitment to safety standards and quality best practices
What's On Offer to You?
* Base salary circa $110K+ super + fully maintained vehicle + uncapped incentive scheme
* Extensive development opportunities and a dedicated mentor
* Supportive leadership team with a focus on your growth and success
* Admin and estimating support, a scheduling system, tablet/phone provided, proven subcontractor network
We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and encourage Women, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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