Lead Painter/Foreman

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Painter/Foreman to oversee and execute high-quality painting projects across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This role is vital in leading painting crews, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering exceptional craftsmanship that transforms spaces. As a Lead Painter/Foreman, you will combine technical expertise with leadership skills to manage project timelines, coordinate with clients and team members, and uphold the highest standards of surface preparation and finishing.

Duties

• Lead and supervise painting crews on multiple projects, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to client specifications
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and project plans to determine scope of work and required materials
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, scraping, caulking, drywall repair, plastering, and other surface preparation techniques for optimal paint adhesion
• Apply coatings using various methods including brush painting, roller painting, spray painting (conventional and airless), and industrial spray techniques
• Manage construction estimating tasks related to paint quantities, material needs, and labor hours to stay within project budgets
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations by enforcing safety protocol adherence and utilizing respiratory protection when necessary
• Coordinate fixture installation, restoration projects, masonry work, carpentry tasks such as trim carpentry or drywall finishing as needed for comprehensive project completion

Experience

• Proven experience in construction site environments with a strong background in residential and commercial painting projects
• Skilled in construction estimating, blueprint reading, interpreting technical drawings, and understanding construction schedules
• Hands-on expertise with hand tools, power tools, paint sprayers (including airless systems), scaffolding use (ladder use), and surface preparation equipment
• Knowledge of color theory for effective visual color comparison and aesthetic finishes
• Familiarity with safety regulations related to construction painting including respiratory protection and hazard mitigation measures
• Experience in renovation projects involving plastering, stucco application, fixture installation, restoration work, masonry, drywall finishing, caulking, trim carpentry or maintenance tasks is highly desirable
• Basic math skills for measurements and material calculations combined with handyman experience for troubleshooting on-site issues

Join our team as a Lead Painter/Foreman to lead impactful projects that enhance spaces while fostering a safe and collaborative work environment. Your expertise will drive excellence from start to finish!

Pay: $27.06 - $32.59 per hour

Work Location: In person