Superintendent - Commercial Painting

National Coatings; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance PPO

HSA Plan Options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

National Coatings in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Field Superintendent to lead painting crews on commercial, industrial, and retail projects. You will review schedules, coordinate manpower, ensure safety compliance, and maintain project records from start to finish.

You will hire and mentor team members, monitor progress, manage site logistics, and uphold company policies while delivering high-quality finishes on time and within budget.

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 on a weekly basis 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.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and post weekly manpower schedule by 4pm each Thursday.
• Complete all per diem and special pay agreements prior to the activation date and all field payroll change notices in a timely manner.
• Manage customer relations and address client concerns appropriately.
• Assist with production painting as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety regulations

Reading blueprints

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Job description

Summary

At National Coatings, integrity, experience, and quality are the heart of everything we do. These values guide us in delivering high-performance coating solutions that are innovative, durable, and built to last. With decades of expertise, we take pride in protecting and enhancing surfaces across commercial, industrial, and specialty applications.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities And Duties

Field Personnel

• Review manpower schedule on a weekly basis 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.

Project Coordination

• 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.

Miscellaneous

• Attend weekly staff meetings and post weekly manpower schedule by 4pm each Thursday.
• Complete all per diem and special pay agreements prior to the activation date and all field payroll change notices in a timely manner.
• Manage customer relations and address client concerns appropriately.
• Assist with production painting as needed.

Requirements

Experience and 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

Benefits Included

• Medical Insurance w/ PPO and HSA Plan Options (Company Pays 95% of HSA Plan for Employee-Only)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match up to $2,000
• FSA / Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.