Traveling Painting Foreman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance w/ PPO and HSA Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company $2

FSA / Dependent Care Savings Accounts

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability, Accident, and V

Job summary

National Coatings is seeking an experienced field supervisor to lead commercial painting crews nationwide. You will oversee surfaces preparation, priming, and painting using diverse materials, while ensuring safety and high-quality finishes on varied projects.

You will manage 5-10 crew members, coordinate training, and maintain documentation for timecards and reports. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial painting with supervisory or foreman responsibilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to painting and construction.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across the U.S.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Extensive Material Knowledge: Proficient in painting materials and application methods, with quality control and material management.
• Goal-Oriented Leadership: Strong organizational and analytical skills to achieve set goals.
• Effective Crew Management: Lead crews of 5-10, ensure safety, and train field staff.
• Surface Preparation and Painting: Prepare, prime, sand, seal, and paint diverse surfaces and finishes.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and address minor equipment issues promptly.
• Professional Representation: Maintain professionalism on client sites.
• Documentation: Complete field reports, timecards, and material reports accurately.
• Change Orders: Understand and process field change orders and tickets.
• Equipment Proficiency: Proficient with multi-level scaffolding, ladders, and spray systems.
• Maintenance and Safety: Oversee PPE, tools, trucks, and equipment for safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Travel willingness

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Tools

Scaffolding

Spray systems

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.

We believe in hiring the right people, to make the right decisions, to do the job the right way - ensuring that every project meets the highest standards. We do this while fostering a culture where those that display teamwork, innovation, and excellence thrive. If you're looking to grow with a company and are ready for a challenge, National Coatings is the place for you!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Extensive Material Knowledge: Proficient in various painting materials and application methods, with a solid grasp of quality control and material management.
• Goal-Oriented Leadership: Possesses strong organizational and analytical skills, focusing on achieving set goals.
• Effective Crew Management: Demonstrates ability to lead crews of 5-10 individuals safely and productively; assist in the continuous training and development of field staff.
• Surface Preparation and Painting: Capable of preparing, priming, sanding, sealing, and painting multiple surfaces using diverse materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, waterproofing, and heat‑resistant finishes.
• Equipment Maintenance: Hands‑on experience in equipment repair, able to identify and address minor issues promptly.
• Professional Representation: Maintains a professional demeanor, representing the company positively while on client job sites.
• Documentation: Completes required reports accurately and promptly, including daily field reports, timecards, field production reports, and time & material reports.
• Change Orders: Understands the importance of and procedure for completing field change orders and tickets.
• Equipment Proficiency: Trained and proficient in operating multi‑level scaffolding, extension ladders, and spray systems.
• Maintenance and Safety: Oversees proper usage and maintenance of PPE, tools, assigned trucks, and other equipment ensuring a safe work environment.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial painting, including proven supervisory or foreman experience
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to painting and construction activities
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across the U.S.
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints is a plus
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

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
• Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Voluntary Life Insurance

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.