Industrial Coatings Foreman

Schmidt-Industrial-Services-LLC; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health/Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Engineered Resin Solutions is seeking an Industrial Coatings Foreman to lead field projects along the East Coast, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery. This role requires travel and coordination with subcontractors and in-house crews.

The position involves supervising crews, reading blueprints, ordering materials, and maintaining client relationships while upholding company safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of foreman experience in contracting, construction, industrial painting, maintenance and repair, or field services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; prior crew supervisory experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interpret blueprints/drawings.
• Must be able to travel frequently along the East Coast and work occasional off-hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise construction projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and construction crews.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Foreman experience

Blueprint reading

Project management

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in coatings or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Coatings Foreman to join our industrial coatings and plant solutions group, Engineered Resin Solutions. Engineered Resin Solutions provides epoxy-based coatings solutions to customers across power, energy, chemical, and waste water industries. If there is a corrosion or water resistance need, ERS has a solution. Beyond our epoxy-based solutions, ERS thrives in solving major pain points for customers in industrial and plant settings where repair and maintenance needs are required. We are creative and think outside the box for our customers, partnering with outside disciplines to deliver solutions.

As a field based Industrial Coatings Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing project completion at job sites and ensuring the highest quality execution and safety. This is a field role with travel required along the East Coast and at times you will also be operating in a working foreman capacity alongside our sub-contractors or our inhouse coatings technicians. Expectations are to be at headquarter locations at least one day per week.

You will be joining during a very exciting time of high growth in a fast paced industry and work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise construction projects from conception to completion
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and construction crews
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Maintain the highest standards of quality execution and safety
• Coordinate job specific material orders and deliveries
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Provide technical support to clients and field personnel
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Provide regular project status updates to management

Requirements

• 5+ years of foreman experience in contracting, construction, industrial painting, maintenance and repair, or field services
• Strong leadership and communication skills desired; prior work crew supervisory experience required
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings
• Strong attention to detail
• High levels of integrity and work ethic
• Ability to travel frequently along the East Coast
• Ability to occasionally work off-hours/weekends as required for certain shutdown/turnaround jobs
• Valid driver's license
• Forklift operator certified or ability to become certified after hire
• Experience with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Strong knowledge of PPE requirements in industrial settings including respiratory protection

Preferred

• Experience in industrial coatings and plant solutions
• Experience in field services and/or site maintenance
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project timelines
• Confined space supervisor certified
• Hazwoper 24 hour certified minimum, 40 hour preferred
• Advanced safety certifications desired such as Certified Safety Manager (CSM), trenching/shoring, excavation
• Associate or Bachelors degree from vocational, trade school, or apprenticeship in coatings, construction management, civil/mechanical disciplines, general contracting, or related field preferred, or equivalent prior work experience

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health/Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Engineered Resin Solutions is a division of Schmidt Industrial Services, a diversified industrial services company with operations in metal fabrication, precision machining, and plant solutions. We are looking for a high energy team member who is passionate about delivering exceptional results and providing excellent customer service in an entrepreneurial.