Traveling Superintendent - Paint

National Coatings; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance PPO

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

FSA

401(k) match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

National Coatings is seeking a Project Superintendent to oversee field crews, subcontractors, and safety on painting projects nationwide. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on painting experience across commercial, industrial, and retail environments.

You will be involved in job setup, progress meetings, and site visits, with travel across the United States. A commitment to teamwork and excellence will drive project success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of superintendent/supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience in commercial, industrial, and/or retail painting.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for painting/construction activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across the U.S.
• Professional or conversational proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review production weekly to ensure adequate manpower and schedule adherence.
• Supervise field and subcontractor crews for production and quality; enforce policies.
• Ensure subcontractors complete all required paperwork.
• Build teams and promote teamwork; manage safety functions and testing.
• Participate in job setup, scheduling, and production reporting; site visits as needed.
• Communicate job status and updates to the Project Manager weekly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel-ready

Blueprint reading

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.

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.