About the role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing commercial painting projects from handover through to completion. This is a key role within the business, suited to someone with substantial experience in the painting industry who has successfully managed large-scale commercial painting projects, site teams and multiple projects at once. You will take ownership of projects from commencement through to completion, problem-solve under pressure, manage people effectively and consistently deliver projects safely, to a high-quality standard, on programme and within budget.

Key responsibilities

- Managing multiple commercial painting projects at various stages

- Planning labour and allocating resources across projects

- Managing and supporting Site Supervisors, painters and subcontractors

- Monitoring project budgets, labour hours and productivity

- Ensuring projects are delivered on programme and within budget

- Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and quality control

- Identifying issues early and implementing practical solutions

- Coordinating with builders, site managers, clients and other trades

- Managing variations and additional works

- Ensuring company safety procedures and site requirements are followed

About you

- Substantial experience within the painting industry

- Proven experience managing large-scale commercial painting projects





- Strong knowledge of commercial painting systems, preparation and finishes

- Previous experience managing large teams of painters and supervisors

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to get the best out of your team

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability

- Strong organisational and time-management skills

- Excellent attention to detail

- Ability to monitor labour, productivity and project budgets

- Robust communication skills when dealing with builders, clients and site teams

Benefits

- A senior role within a growing commercial painting company

- Opportunity to manage major commercial projects across South Australia

- Support from experienced management, supervisors and administration staff

- Long-term and secure position for the right person

- Competitive salary package based on experience

- Company vehicle, Fuel Card & Phone

- Opportunity to grow with the business as we continue to expand

About us

Established in 2013, JVL Painters has grown into a leading commercial painting contractor delivering major projects throughout South Australia. Our team works across commercial, multi-level residential, education, defence, industrial, retail and hospitality projects, with a strong focus on quality, programme, safety and long-term relationships with our clients.

📌 Project Manager – Commercial Painting (Adelaide)
🏢 JVL PAINTER'S
📍 Adelaide