Commercial Painting Superintendent

Commercial Painting Superintendent

Fast-Growing Large Commercial Painting Company | South Florida

Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 10 Years
Industry: Commercial Construction – Painting & Coatings

About Our Company

We are a fast-growing, large commercial painting company specializing in high-rise residential, hospitality, multifamily, institutional, and large-scale commercial construction projects throughout South Florida.

As our company continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dependable Commercial Painting Superintendent to join our team.

We take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, maintaining strong relationships with general contractors, and completing projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Position Overview

The Commercial Painting Superintendent will oversee daily field operations, manage painting crews and subcontractors, coordinate with general contractors, maintain production schedules, and ensure all work meets our company's quality and safety standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a minimum of 10 years of commercial painting experience.

We are looking for an individual who takes ownership of their projects, anticipates challenges, communicates effectively, and leads crews without constant supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily painting operations on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Manage painters, foremen, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Develop and execute daily and weekly production schedules.
• Coordinate directly with general contractors, project managers, and other trades.
• Monitor manpower, productivity, material usage, and project progress.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, finish schedules, and project documents.
• Ensure proper surface preparation, priming, application, and finishing procedures.
• Maintain quality control throughout all phases of painting operations.
• Conduct field inspections and address deficiencies before formal punch walks.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, lifts, and jobsite logistics.
• Identify potential change orders, additional work, and scope discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower counts, and production updates.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and jobsite housekeeping requirements.
• Attend subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Manage punch lists, final inspections, and project closeout.
• Hold crews accountable for workmanship, productivity, attendance, and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial painting experience — REQUIRED.
• Previous experience as a Commercial Painting Superintendent or equivalent field leadership position.
• Proven ability to manage large painting crews.
• Extensive knowledge of interior and exterior painting systems, coatings, and application methods.
• Experience with high-rise, multifamily, hospitality, institutional, or large commercial projects.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and architectural finish schedules.
• Strong understanding of production rates, manpower planning, and labor management.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and working directly with general contractors.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel between project locations throughout South Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing painting crews of 20–50 workers.
• Familiarity with Sherwin-Williams, PPG, and specialty coating systems.
• Experience with elastomeric coatings, waterproofing, textured finishes, and wallcoverings.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with construction scheduling, daily reporting, and project management software.

What We're Looking For

We are not simply looking for someone to supervise painters. We are looking for an experienced leader who understands production, takes accountability, communicates effectively, and knows how to deliver a quality finished product.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing the demands of multimillion-dollar commercial construction projects.

We value hard work, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and individuals who take pride in their profession.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Long-term career opportunity with a fast-growing company.
• Additional compensation and benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit an updated resume highlighting their commercial painting experience, superintendent responsibilities, crew sizes managed, and notable projects completed.

A minimum of 10 years of commercial painting experience is required for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000