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PROJECT MANAGER ASSOCIATE - HEARTLAND PAINTING Department: Production Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation Range: $50,000 - 70,000 Total Target Compensation (Base + Incentives) Location: St Cloud or Maple Grove, MN Learn the Trade. Build Leadership Skills. Grow Into Ownership. Are you ambitious, organized, and ready to build a career in the painting and construction industry? Heartland Painting is looking for a Project Manager Associate / Trainee who wants to learn how to successfully manage residential painting projects from start to finish. This is a development position designed for someone who has the drive and character to become a great Project Manager—but may not yet have the experience to step into the role independently. You’ll work alongside our experienced Project Management team, learn our systems and processes, and gradually take on more responsibility as you demonstrate your ability to execute. Who You Are •You’re someone who is ambitious, coachable, and always looking to become better. •You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and aren't afraid to ask questions when you don't know something. •You enjoy solving problems and want to learn how great projects are managed—not just be told what to do. •You may have experience in the trades, construction, customer service, sales, leadership, or project coordination—or you may simply have the right attitude and work ethic to learn. •You want to develop real leadership skills, build a career, and eventually earn the opportunity to run projects independently. •Most importantly, you're looking for a team-oriented culture that values Integrity, Excellence, Faith, Family and Continuous Improvement. Who We Are At Heartland Painting, we are on a mission to be the most trusted painting company in Minnesota. We are a competitive and growing company committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. Our core value guide everything we do, from how we serve our clients to how we develop our team. We believe great companies are built by developing great people. Our goal is not simply to fill a position—we want to help you develop the skills, confidence, and leadership ability to take on greater responsibility within the company. What You'll Do As a Project Manager Associate / Trainee, you'll learn the systems and skills required to successfully manage residential painting projects. You'll work closely with our Project Management team while gradually taking ownership of your own responsibilities. Key Responsibilities •Assist with project scheduling, walkthroughs, and job launches •Learn how we scope, budget, and manage residential painting projects •Help coordinate subcontractor crews and project logistics •Conduct job-site visits and monitor progress and quality •Communicate with homeowners throughout the project •Help identify and resolve issues before they become problems •Learn how to document and sell Add-Ons on active projects •Assist with final walkthroughs and payment collection •Help request customer reviews and resolve customer concerns •Maintain accurate project information using G Suite, PaintScout, Monday.com, Slack, and other systems •Learn Heartland Painting's production playbook and gradually take ownership of projects Your Growth Path This position is designed to be a training ground for a Project Manager. As you demonstrate competency, you'll take on progressively more responsibility. Associate / Trainee → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager / Leadership We will teach you our systems, expectations, and production standards. In return, we expect you to bring effort, accountability, coachability, and a willingness to learn. Our goal is for you to eventually be capable of managing projects independently—including crews, customers, schedules, budgets, quality, and profitability. What Success Looks Like During your training, we'll measure your progress based on things like: •Following Heartland's processes consistently •Completing tasks accurately and on time •Communicating proactively •Developing strong customer relationships •Learning to identify and solve problems independently •Building productive relationships with subcontractor crews •Improving project quality and reducing callbacks •Demonstrating increasing ownership and decision-making ability •Progressing toward independently managing profitable projects •Opportunities to make more money by assisting with marketing and outreach efforts in the winter The Right Fit You don't need to know everything coming into this role. You do need to be willing to learn. You're a great fit if you: •Are highly coachable and hungry to improve •Take responsibility instead of making excuses •Are organized and follow through •Enjoy solving problems •Communicate clearly and professionally •Can handle changing priorities without getting overwhelmed •Want to develop leadership skills •Are comfortable working both in the field and on a computer •Have an interest in construction, the trades, business, or project management •Want a career—not just another job This Role Is NOT for You If... •You need someone constantly telling you what to do •You aren't receptive to coaching or feedback •You avoid responsibility when something goes wrong •You dislike working with people •You become easily frustrated when plans change •You aren't willing to learn new systems and processes •You're looking for a position where you can simply punch the clock and go home •You can't maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations What We Offer •Competitive W-2 hourly/base compensation + performance incentives •Clear path toward Project Manager •Hands-on training and mentorship •Company-provided vehicle for work-related use •Weekly pay •Tech-forward systems including PaintScout, G Suite, Monday.com, and Slack •Opportunity to develop real leadership and project-management skills •Increasing responsibility and earning potential as you grow •A team culture built around Integrity, Excellence, Faith, and Continuous Improvement Why This Position Exists We don't expect you to walk in on Day One and know how to run a $10,000+ painting project. We want to teach you. If you have the character, work ethic, communication skills, and ambition to become a great Project Manager, we'll give you the training and opportunity to get there. If you're looking for a place where you can learn, grow, take on responsibility, and build a career, this could be a great fit. How to Apply Send your resume and a short message telling us: Why does this opportunity interest you, and why do you think you have what it takes to become a great Project Manager?