Traveling Superintendent - Paint

National Coatings; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance w/ PPO and HSA options

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

National Coatings is seeking Field Personnel to oversee painting projects across the U.S. The role demands excellent supervisory skills, communication abilities, and a solid understanding of safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in a related supervisory position and must be willing to travel extensively.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a Health Savings Account, 401(k) plan with company match, and life insurance. Join a company that values integrity, quality, and teamwork!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of superintendent/supervisory experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in commercial, industrial, and/or retail painting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Professional or conversational proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review production weekly to ensure adequate and quality manpower.
• Supervise all field and subcontractor crews.
• Manage all safety functions; perform or direct safety testing.
• Conduct weekly site visits and manage projects.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and address client concerns.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Team Building

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Blueprint Reading

Leadership

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:

Subcontractors / Field Personnel

• Review production on a weekly basis to ensure adequate and quality manpower to complete project on schedule.
• Supervise all field and subcontractor crews for production and quality; hold accountable to company policies / master subcontractor agreement.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed by subcontractors.
• Build teams and promote teamwork.
• Manage all safety functions; perform or direct safety testing.

Project Coordination

• Participate in job set-up, including scheduling and building production reports.
• Attend job kick-off meetings and briefings with Estimator, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Foreman, etc. for each project.
• Conduct a site visit with the foreman / subcontractor 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.
• Communicate job status / completion updates to Project Manager at a weekly minimum.

Miscellaneous

• Attend weekly staff meetings and send end of week communication to Project Manager and Operations Manager, including project updates and manpower schedule for the following week.
• Complete all per diem and special pay agreements prior to the activation date and all field payroll change notices in a timely manner.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, manage customer relations, and address client concerns appropriately.
• Extended travel to project sites across the U.S. required.
• Assist with production painting as needed.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 3+ yrs of superintendent / supervisory experience
• Proven hands‑on experience in commercial, industrial, and/or retail painting
• 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
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across the U.S.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to read drawings / blueprints
• Professional or conversational proficiency in Spanish preferred

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

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.