Senior Commercial Painting Superintendent | Lead Projects & Team

National Coatings; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

HSA with match

401(k) match

Life & LTD

Paid time off

Job summary

National Coatings is seeking a field superintendent to oversee painting projects across commercial, industrial, and specialty applications. You will lead field crews, coordinate schedules, and ensure work meets the highest standards while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and leadership, with responsibilities from interviewing and hiring painters to site visits, equipment delivery, progress meetings, and daily project management.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review manpower schedule weekly 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.
• 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.

Job description

National Coatings is seeking a field superintendent to oversee painting projects across commercial, industrial, and specialty applications. You will lead field crews, coordinate schedules, and ensure work meets the highest standards while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and leadership, with responsibilities from interviewing and hiring painters to site visits, equipment delivery, progress meetings, and daily project management.