Master Painter / Paint & Drywall Supervisor

Farbman Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plus match

Job summary

Farbman Group is hiring a Master Painter / Field Supervisor to lead commercial paint and drywall projects across properties in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in commercial painting, skilled in drywall finishing, and strong on communication with various stakeholders.

We offer a steady pipeline of work, competitive pay, and benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k). You will have the opportunity to shape standards and lead a strong field team while maintaining quality control and ensuring safety on job sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial painting.
• Strong drywall repair and finishing background preferred.
• Prior experience as a lead, foreman, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews on commercial paint and drywall projects.
• Review scopes, drawings, and specs; plan work and labor needs.
• Ensure quality control: prep, finish standards, and punch-list completion.
• Coordinate with project managers and trades to minimize disruptions.
• Enforce safety policies and document daily progress.

Skills

Commercial painting experience

Drywall finishing

Project coordination

Communication skills

Job description

We are hiring a Master Painter / Field Supervisor to lead commercial paint and drywall work across our portfolio of properties.

You are:

• A seasoned professional with 10+ years of commercial painting experience, including supervision of crews and coordination with GCs and other trades.
• Highly skilled in drywall finishing standards (Level 4–5), surface prep, product/system selection, and achieving consistent, high‑end results.
• Comfortable running multiple jobs, planning manpower and materials, and keeping projects on schedule and on budget.
• Strong on communication: you can talk with tenants, property managers, and owners professionally and resolve issues in real time.
• Organized, safety‑minded, and able to train and mentor less‑experienced painters and drywall finishers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews on commercial paint and drywall projects (TI, renovations, repaints, and repairs).
• Review scopes, drawings, and specs; plan sequence of work, labor needs, and material orders.
• Ensure quality control: prep, finish standards, color accuracy, and punch‑list completion.
• Coordinate with project managers, other trades, and building staff to minimize disruption in occupied spaces.
• Enforce safety policies and jobsite cleanliness, conduct toolbox talks, and document daily progress.
• Help with field estimating: walk jobs, identify conditions, and provide input on production rates and durations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial painting; strong drywall repair/finishing background preferred.
• Prior experience as a lead, foreman, or supervisor.
• Ability to read plans and specs and use basic technology (email, photos, simple apps) for reporting.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to move between sites as needed.

What we offer

• Steady pipeline of commercial work with a professional management team.
• Competitive pay and responsibility that matches your experience.
• Opportunity to shape standards, build a strong field team, and grow into higher‑level leadership.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plus match