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Cherry Coatings

Preconstruction Director - Commercial Paint (required)

Cherry Coatings
Indianapolis, INPosted 5 days ago
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Job Description

Job Id:  724 # of Openings:  1
Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is one of the largest commercial paint contractors in the country. We are a family-owned business that provides architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services for some of the most recognizable facilities in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and beyond. Our strong emphasis on high-quality service and client satisfaction has made us the select partner for general contractors, property management firms, and facility managers.
 
CHERRY CORE VALUES: 
   Servant Heart:  Put Others First
   Cultivate:            Invest time developing yourself. Always take time to help & mentor others
   Act Promptly:    Respond the way you hope others respond to you. Fast & accurate.
   Innovate:            Be Creative. Think outside the box.
   Deliver:                Follow through, do what you say, honor your commitments.  Go beyond expectations with excellence.
 
Purpose of the Role
To take full responsibility of the estimating and business development departments by allocating, tracking, and managing bids, personnel, and sales.
 
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Directly manage all commercial paint preconstruction managers, estimators, and business development staff, including oversight of vacation, performance reviews, and professional development.
  • Lead and mentor Preconstruction Managers and their teams to ensure operational excellence and accountability to KPIs.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in paint to provide guidance to clients on scope items and technical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of markets, pricing trends, and competitive landscapes.
  • Set, monitor, and achieve sales and profitability targets.
  • Prepare and present monthly and quarterly sales and performance reports to leadership.
  • Manage workload projections and allocate resources effectively across projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key customers; understand their project types and business needs.
  • Assess project opportunities, selecting appropriate bids and pursuits aligned with company strategy.
  • Oversee bid reviews, including scope analysis, bid forms, and pricing.
  • Conduct needs assessments and lead recruitment efforts to grow and strengthen the team.
  • Ensure consistent review and management of bids, pricing, and project profitability.
  • Track and report on performance scorecards, including Core Targets, sales goals, profitability benchmarks, and KPIs.
Key Competencies:
  • High level of fluency reading plans, specifications & related documents
  • Strong eye for detail
  • Able to maintain focus & deliver against deadlines
  • High level of written & verbal communication and math skills
  • Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment, variable working hours both in office & field.
  • Enjoy various challenges with a multitasked position from takeoff to sales
  • Great attitude
Qualifications:
  • 8+ years experience in the construction industry
  • Competent with technology and programs PlanSwift, Plan Grid, Building Connected & MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
  • Graduate in engineering, architectural or construction management program, preferred
  • 5+ years experience managing preconstruction teams
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
 
Physical Requirements:
Representative of those that must be met by employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and/or humidity and cold, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts. There may be occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Conditions can also include risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment can often be loud.
 
Regular Requirements:
• Ability to lift and/or move 50lbs
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines
• Reach with hands and arms
• Walk, climb stairs, sit and stand
• Talk and hear at normal level

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