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Eastwood Custom Homes

Residential Painter

Traverse City, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Tidy the work area once the painting project is complete. Qualifications: * Experience with painting tools and techniques. * Good time management, communication skills, and attention to detail.

FANUC America

Project Manager

Rochester Hills, MI

Manage, direct and lead project team members including but not limited to design engineering ... Exposure to paint (including 2K isocyanates), sealer materials, as well as paint/sealer application ...

Five Star Painting

Estimator Project Manager

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$45K - $100K/yr

Five Star Painting was founded in 2004 by two friends who painted houses to pay their way through ... As an EstimatorProject Manager, you are a key team member upholding our commitment to customer ...

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How much do painting project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for painting project manager in Michigan is $85,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,400.00 and $103,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a painting project manager?

To thrive as a Painting Project Manager, you need strong project management abilities, knowledge of painting techniques and materials, and often a background in construction or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, estimating tools, and safety certifications like OSHA are typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams, clients, and project timelines effectively. These skills are critical to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

How does a painting project manager typically coordinate with clients and subcontractors throughout a project?

A Painting Project Manager plays a central role in communication, regularly updating clients on project progress, timelines, and any changes that arise. They are responsible for coordinating schedules, ensuring that subcontractors are aligned with project requirements, and addressing client feedback promptly. Daily responsibilities often involve site visits, reviewing work quality, and troubleshooting any issues to keep the project on track. This collaborative approach helps ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the client’s satisfaction.

What does a painting project manager do?

A painting project manager oversees painting projects from start to finish, coordinating crews, scheduling work, and ensuring quality standards are met. They manage budgets, communicate with clients, and ensure safety protocols are followed, often using project management tools and requiring relevant certifications. Their role involves planning, supervision, and problem-solving to complete projects on time and within scope.

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Infographic showing various Painting Project Manager job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,214 per year, or $41 per hour.

Summer Job - House Painter, Jackson, Michigan

Jackson, MI • On-site

College Works Painting
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about College Works Paintingexternal

$16 - $20/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

This is a seasonal summer job opportunity running May through September.
About Us:
The company brand is built on proudly delivering quality workmanship at a fair price. Maintaining immaculate job sites while earning the esteemed trust of customers are key company values. Every residential painting project exclusively utilizes top-of-the-line materials applied by team members who are resourceful, polite and energetic. College Works proudly displays customer satisfaction ratings that are among the highest in the home painting industry.
Why College Works?
As a painter for College Works, you can count on:
A Full Schedule: of 40-hours of work per week.
Quality Projects: You will be working on residential painting projects of various sizes from home to home. The high-volume nature of this business model means plenty of variety, as you will be moving from one location to another every few days.
Competitive Pay and Bonuses: College Works rewards hard work, so you can be paid according to your performance should you learn to excel at this work and become highly efficient.
Comprehensive Training and a Leader in Safety: Your training will include safety protocols which include and exceed current OSHA guidelines and EPA lead safety requirements. You will learn painting skills, safety procedures and finishing techniques at one of the company supplier locations as well as on the job as you work under the supervision of an experienced project manager.
Project Management and Top of the Line Equipment and Materials: You can expect to be given highly-specified directions for each project according to customer requests, and you will be equipped with top-of-the-line tools and materials. Communication with your manager shall take place throughout the project, day in and day out, from beginning to end.
Quality Work in a Safe and Fun Environment: This position is ideal for those who love spending time outside, collaborating with other personable individuals and serving customers who are excited to be having their houses painted. The company's high standard of quality will help develop the quality of your workmanship and personal standards of follow-through and integrity.
Primary Job Responsibilities Include:
  • Prepare surfaces for painting by power-washing, scraping, sanding, and priming
  • Caulking, masking windows, brushing and rolling trim
  • Perform painting tasks with precision, attention to detail, and efficiently
  • Maintain a clean work environment
  • Communicate effectively team members and clients
  • Follow all company safety regulations
  • Uphold company values and deliver excellent customer service
Qualifications:
  • Worth ethic and accountability
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to have fun while working hard, contributing to a positive and enjoyable work environment.
  • Professionalism is very important
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have a car and valid driver's license
Benefits:
  • Training provided
  • Performance bonuses
  • Opportunities for advancement
Pay:
$16-$20/hr plus bonuses
Physical Requirements:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, see, talk, and hear.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may incidentally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.

The above description is not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
About College Works
College Works Painting provides you with "the outside the classroom" experience you need to find your edge and excel in the business world. The company vision is to deliver a hands-on, world-class, life-changing learning experience about the mechanics of the professional world. With College Works, you can become one of tomorrow's leaders by putting yourself in charge today!
The core belief at College Works Painting is that young adults with drive, ambition, and commitment can do amazing things when given the right opportunity, instruction and support. The goal is simple: To provide a life-changing experience to young people who enroll in the student internship program. Thus far, has built one of the largest residential painting companies in the world.
VISION: To be the greatest professional learning experience any of our staff ever have.
MISSION: Building tomorrow's leaders.
At College Works Painting, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. College Works Painting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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