Lead Painter/Foreman

About Rider Painting Inc

Rider Painting, Inc. is a growing professional painting contractor specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial painting projects throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding markets.

We’re seeking an experienced, qualified **Painting Foreman** who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and knows how to keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and professionally.

This is a **working foreman position**. You’ll work alongside your crew while directing daily activities, maintaining quality standards, communicating with the Project Manager, and helping complete projects on schedule.

Position Responsibilities

The Painting Foreman will lead a crew of approximately **2–3 painters** on assigned projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, organize, and work alongside a crew of 2–3 painters.

• Report directly to the assigned Rider Painting Project Manager.

• Review the daily and weekly scope of work with the Project Manager.

• Communicate daily progress, crew and material needs, job-site conditions, and potential issues.

• Assign daily tasks and make sure expectations are clear to crew members.

• Keep the crew productive and focused on project goals and schedules.

• Perform and oversee surface preparation, including sanding, patching, caulking, masking, cleaning, and priming.

• Apply paint and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment as required.

• Ensure coatings are prepared and applied correctly.

• Check completed work against Rider Painting’s quality standards and identify needed touch-ups or corrections.

• Protect floors, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and surrounding finished surfaces.

• Keep the job site clean, organized, and professional.

• Coordinate materials, tools, equipment, lifts, and other job-site needs with the Project Manager.

• Monitor material usage and notify management before additional materials are needed.

• Properly maintain and care for company tools and equipment.

• Ensure crew members follow company safety procedures and job-site-specific requirements.

• Attend job-site meetings when requested.

• Communicate professionally with general contractors, superintendents, property managers, customers, and other trades.

• Report scope changes, additional work requests, schedule conflicts, and job-site problems to the Project Manager before proceeding whenever possible.

• Assist with final punch-list work and project closeout.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has strong painting experience and the ability to lead, organize, and communicate effectively.

**Required Qualifications**

• Professional painting experience and a strong understanding of surface preparation and coating application.

• Experience using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

• Ability to lead by example and keep a small crew focused and productive.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

• **Valid driver’s license.**

• **Reliable transportation to travel to various project locations.**

• Ability to safely use ladders, lifts, and standard painting equipment.

• Ability to work in an active construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a crew leader, lead painter, or foreman.

• Commercial painting experience.

• Ability to read project plans, finish schedules, specifications, and written scopes of work.

What Makes a Successful Rider Painting Foreman

A successful foreman understands that the role takes more than being a skilled painter. They:

• Lead by example and work alongside the crew.

• Set a strong standard for productivity and professionalism.

• Take ownership of the work being performed.

• Communicate problems early, before they become larger issues.

• Understand the project schedule and daily production goals.

• Hold themselves and their crew accountable for quality.

• Treat customers, coworkers, subcontractors, and other trades professionally.

• Take pride in delivering finished work that represents Rider Painting well.

Communication and Reporting

The Foreman will maintain regular communication with the Rider Painting Project Manager about:

• Daily progress, completed areas, and upcoming work

• Crew productivity and manpower needs

• Material and equipment requirements

• Job-site access and conditions

• Schedule changes or potential delays

• Additional work requests or potential change orders

• Quality and safety concerns

• Any issue that could affect project completion

The Foreman is expected to communicate changes or problems **before performing work outside the assigned scope whenever possible**.

Why Join Rider Painting?

Rider Painting is growing, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Our Foremen play an important role in maintaining our reputation for quality, professionalism, communication, and reliability.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop leadership skills, work on a variety of commercial and residential projects, and build a long-term career with Rider Painting, Inc.

**Rider Painting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

Pay: $31.50 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Commercial painting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person