Painter Foreman

Aerotek; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Painter Foreman to lead commercial painting crews on new construction and renovation projects in the Schaumburg, IL area. This hands-on leadership role ensures quality workmanship, coordinates daily activities, and keeps projects on schedule while mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial painting and 2+ years of supervisory experience, with strong communication skills to interface with project managers, clients, and field crews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial and/or residential painting experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading crews or working in a foreman/supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise painting crews on commercial new construction and remodel projects.
• Coordinate daily work activities and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Train, mentor, and support painters to maintain high-quality workmanship and productivity.
• Read and interpret project specifications, blueprints, color schedules, and finish requirements.
• Inspect surfaces and oversee preparation work including cleaning, sanding, patching, taping, caulking, and priming.
• Apply and oversee the application of paint, stains, coatings, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure work meets company and customer standards.
• Communicate project progress, manpower needs, and material requirements to management.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain a clean, organized job site.
• Coordinate with other trades and subcontractors to ensure efficient project completion.
• Manage materials, equipment, and job site inventory.
• Assist with hands-on painting work as needed.

Skills

Commercial painting

Crew leadership

Communication

Read blueprints

Safety compliance

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Travel to sites

Tools

Brushes and rollers

Airless sprayers

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Painter Foreman to lead commercial painting crews on new construction and renovation projects. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating daily job site activities, supervising painters, ensuring quality workmanship, maintaining project schedules, and providing guidance to team members. The ideal candidate has strong experience in commercial painting, experience leading crews, and the ability to communicate effectively with project managers, clients, and field personnel.

If you are looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable company and a strong pipeline of work, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise painting crews on commercial new construction and remodel projects.
• Coordinate daily work activities and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Train, mentor, and support painters to maintain high-quality workmanship and productivity.
• Read and interpret project specifications, blueprints, color schedules, and finish requirements.
• Inspect surfaces and oversee preparation work including cleaning, sanding, patching, taping, caulking, and priming.
• Apply and oversee the application of paint, stains, coatings, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure work meets company and customer standards.
• Communicate project progress, manpower needs, and material requirements to management.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain a clean, organized job site.
• Coordinate with other trades and subcontractors to ensure efficient project completion.
• Manage materials, equipment, and job site inventory.
• Assist with hands-on painting work as needed.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of commercial and/or residential painting experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading crews or working in a foreman/supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of commercial paint systems, coatings, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
• Experience using brushes, rollers, airless sprayers, and related painting equipment.
• Ability to read project plans, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to project sites throughout the area.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts as needed.

Why Work Here?

• Long-term career opportunity with a stable and growing company.
• Consistent project pipeline and year-round work.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health insurance with company contributions.
• 401(k) plan with long-term retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to lead projects and advance within the organization.

Work Environment

This role is based on active commercial construction and renovation job sites. Projects are primarily indoors and may include offices, schools, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, warehouses, and other commercial buildings. Job site locations vary, requiring reliable transportation and flexibility to travel within the local market. The Painter Foreman is expected to maintain a professional presence while ensuring quality, productivity, and safety standards are met on every project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.