Superintendent

Zelinsky Company; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zelinsky Company seeks a full-time remote Superintendent to oversee commercial and industrial painting and wallcovering projects from planning to completion. You will coordinate field activities, manage schedules, and ensure crews have materials, equipment, and information to work safely and efficiently.

You will monitor progress, enforce safety and quality standards, and communicate with project managers, clients, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction, painting, or industrial coating projects.
• Ability to read plans and specs and translate into clear field directions.
• Strong scheduling and resource planning skills.
• Excellent communication with crews, PMs, clients, and subcontractors.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with basic digital tools for remote coordination and reporting.
• Reliability, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Formal training or certification in construction management or safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee painting and wallcovering projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate daily field activities and schedules.
• Ensure crews have materials, equipment, and information to execute work safely and efficiently.
• Monitor progress, enforce safety and quality standards.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Review plans and specifications and translate into site instructions.
• Track labor and production, document status, and support reporting and billing.
• Support remote coordination with regular virtual updates and occasional on-site visits.

Skills

Field supervision

Painting methods

Plan interpretation

Scheduling & planning

Communication & collaboration

Safety compliance

Digital tools

Reliability & attention to detail

Construction management training

Education

Construction management certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Company Description

The Zelinsky Company is a local, woman, and family-owned business that has operated in Hawaii for over 50 years, supported by a remarkable 139-year legacy. The company specializes in full-service commercial and industrial painting, as well as wallcoverings, delivering high-quality workmanship across diverse project types. With deep roots in the community, Zelinsky Company values long-term relationships, reliability, and professional integrity. Team members join a stable, established organization that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to serve clients throughout the islands.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote Superintendent role responsible for overseeing commercial and industrial painting and wallcovering projects from planning through completion. The Superintendent coordinates daily field activities, manages schedules, and ensures crews have the materials, equipment, and information needed to execute work safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include monitoring job progress, enforcing safety and quality standards, communicating with project managers, clients, and subcontractors, and resolving issues that arise on site. The role also involves reviewing plans and specifications, tracking labor and production, documenting project status, and supporting accurate reporting and billing. While the position is remote, regular virtual coordination with field teams and occasional on-site visits may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supervising construction, painting, or industrial coating projects, with strong field coordination and project oversight skills.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial painting methods, wallcovering installation practices, and relevant materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and job documents, and to translate them into clear instructions for field crews.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including scheduling, resource planning, and monitoring project milestones.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with crews, project managers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Commitment to safety practices and regulatory compliance, including experience implementing jobsite safety standards and procedures.
• Proficiency with basic digital tools and project management software for remote coordination, documentation, and reporting.
• High level of reliability, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail, with a focus on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Relevant experience in construction supervision or a related field; formal training or certification in construction management or safety is a plus.