Commercial Painting Superintendent - Raleigh

National Coatings; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance w/ PPO and HSA Plan Options

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Life

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

A reliable coating solutions provider is seeking a Field Superintendent to oversee project coordination and manage field personnel. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of safety regulations. Responsibilities include scheduling manpower, conducting site visits, managing safety functions, and ensuring project compliance with standards. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of superintendent/supervisory experience.
• Proven commercial, industrial, and/or retail painting experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead and collaborate.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Review manpower schedule weekly to determine field personnel needed.
• Conduct interviews and hire new painters as needed.
• Supervise field personnel and manage safety functions.
• Conduct job set-up, including scheduling and building reports.
• Manage customer relations and address client concerns appropriately.
• Attend job start‑ups, briefings, and site visits with foreman and estimator.
• Coordinate supplies and equipment for project start‑up and progression.
• Perform daily management and troubleshooting, including paperwork.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and manage per diem and payroll notices.
• Maintain positive client relations and assist with production painting as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Knowledge of safety regulations

Ability to read blueprints

Job description

Summary

At National Coatings, integrity, experience, and quality are the heart of everything we do. These values guide us in delivering high-performance coating solutions that are innovative, durable, and built to last. With decades of expertise, we take pride in protecting and enhancing surfaces across commercial, industrial, and specialty applications.

We believe in hiring the right people, to make the right decisions, to do the job the right way - ensuring that every project meets the highest standards. We do this while fostering a culture where those that display teamwork, innovation, and excellence thrive. If you’re looking to grow with a company and are ready for a challenge, National Coatings is the place for you!

Responsibilities and Duties

Field Personnel

• Review manpower schedule on a weekly basis to determine the number of field personnel needed to complete scheduled work.
• Review applications, check references, conduct interviews, and hire new painters as needed.
• Track field employees’ progress, update field/foremen levels, and conduct employee reviews as needed or when due.
• Identify and develop leaders from within the workforce, providing training and direction. Promote strong teamwork and build a positive team culture.
• Oversee all required training of field employees, including proper paperwork, safety, etc.
• Supervise all field personnel and verify that company policies are followed (e.g., advances, per diem, starting times, production, project organization, safety, field paperwork, etc.).
• Manage all safety functions; perform or direct all safety testing for all field employees.

Project Coordination

• Participate in job set‑up, including scheduling and building production reports.
• Attend job start‑up meetings and briefings with Estimator, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Foreman, etc. for each project.
• Conduct a site visit with the foreman and estimator prior to, or at project start, based on the location and size of the project.
• Identify supplies and equipment needed for project start‑up and throughout the duration of the job; deliver equipment, supplies, and material to job sites as needed.
• Conduct weekly site visits, setting the attitude and pace for productive project completion; promote safety, organization, and follow‑through. Attend job site weekly progress meetings as needed.
• Handle daily management and troubleshooting on projects, including all necessary paperwork.

Miscellaneous

• Attend weekly staff meetings and post weekly manpower schedule by 4 p each Thursday.
• Complete all per diem and special pay agreements prior to the activation date and all field payroll change notices in a timely manner.
• Manage customer relations and address client concerns appropriately.
• Assist with production painting as needed.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years of superintendent / supervisory experience
• Proven commercial, industrial, and/or retail painting experience
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to painting and construction activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively and exhibit strong leadership
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Able to read drawings / blueprints

Benefits

• Medical Insurance w/ PPO and HSA Plan Options (Company Pays 95% of HSA Plan for Employee-Only)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match up to $2,000
• FSA / Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.