Coating Foreman

Garney Construction; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coating Foreman to lead a skilled team in St. Louis, MO. This role focuses on ensuring effective communication between the field and management, overseeing high-performance coating applications, and maintaining jobsite equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coatings, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to motivate their team. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a range of employee benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)

Long-term disability

Holidays and PTO

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in high-performance coating applications required.
• Ability to operate and maintain jobsite equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily work expectations and assess conditions accurately.
• Lead and coach team members while managing their skillsets.

Skills

Communication Skills

Abrasive Blasting

Water Blasting

Injection Grouting

Coatings Application

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

3-5 years in high-performance coating application

Tools

Confined Space Monitoring Equipment

Jobsite Equipment

Job description

As a Coating Foreman in St. Louis, MO, you will be the direct line of communication between the superintendent and field craft. This role demands outstanding communication abilities and a comprehensive understanding of all field tasks and processes. You must effectively communicate with owners, vendors, and other contractors, clearly conveying project objectives, timelines, and progress updates, as well as addressing any concerns or questions that may arise.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Can effectively communicate expectations for daily work activities to each team member
• Ability to identify where & when to perform abrasive blasting, water blasting, injection grouting, coatings, holiday test, and adhesion test.
• Consistently leads & coaches others on STAC meetings
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to assess conditions & issues accurately and determine suitable corrective action. Report said corrective actions to the superintendent.
• Can identify and manage the personal needs of their team
• Respectful of, and has earned the respect of, the team
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Senior Technician & Superintendent
• Understand the schedule requirements of the project and the cost impacts of their actions.
• Can manage the skillsets of their team and utilize them in an effective manner
• Can motivate their team to perform
• Leads by example: First through the door

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Ability to safely drive a pickup truck with a trailer attached
• Can operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all equipment on their jobsite
• Can source, order, and maintain inventories of consumables, PPE, and rental equipment for their project
• Able to calibrate confined space monitoring equipment
• Able to send equipment to appropriate vendors for repairs
• Engages in and provides input to work planning meetings with Superintendent
• Confined Space Competent Person
• 3-5 years in high-performance coating application(s)
• Previous experience in leading crew(s).

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability
• Holidays and PTO

CONTACT US

If you are interested in this Coating Foreman position in St. Louis, MO then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction go to careers.garney.com. If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Juan Acosta at 720.348.8419 or by email.

Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.