Sprayfoam Superintendent

Role Summary

The Spray Foam Superintendent leads day‑to‑day field operations for multiple spray crews using Graco spray equipment. This role plans and schedules crews, oversees safety and quality, manages rigs and materials, coordinates with customers/GCs, and ensures work is completed on time, within budget, and to spec. Ideal background includes spray foam insulation and experience with spray‑applied coatings, epoxy, or waterproofing.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Build weekly and daily schedules for spray crews based on manpower, equipment availability, site readiness, and weather.
• Conduct pre‑job planning: scope review, substrate prep requirements, environmental controls, and QC plan.
• Coordinate access, permits, and inspections with Project Managers, GCs, site supers, and homeowners/building managers.

Field Leadership

• Lead, coach, and hold accountable 1-22 field crews (lead sprayers, hose tenders, laborers).
• Run daily start‑up huddles and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs); assign tasks and production targets.
• Ensure professional communication and customer service on site; handle issue resolution.

Safety & Compliance

• Own safety performance for assigned projects: enforce OSHA/company policies, respiratory protection, fall protection, and ventilation plans.
• Verify crew fit‑testing and medical clearances for respirators; maintain SDS books and hazard communications.
• Conduct site audits and near‑miss reviews; correct hazards immediately and document.

Quality Control

• Verify substrates are clean, dry, and within spec; check ambient/substrate temps, humidity, and dew point.
• Confirm mix ratios and settings per product data sheets; supervise in‑process checks (adhesion, density, mil thickness).
• Document batch numbers, lot tracking, test data, and photo evidence; close punch lists quickly.

Equipment, Rigs & Materials

• Manage Graco equipment (e.g., Reactor‑series proportioners, transfer pumps, heated hoses, Fusion/Probler‑type guns, airless sprayers).
• Troubleshoot pressure/heat imbalance, cavitation, spray pattern, filter/packing, and hose heat issues; minimize downtime.
• Oversee rig readiness: preventative maintenance, parts inventory, calibration logs, and cleanliness.
• Plan material pulls and deliveries; track usage, waste, and returns against estimates.

Administration & Reporting

• Approve timecards, equipment logs, and daily reports; monitor production vs. budgeted man‑hours.
• Provide accurate percent‑complete updates and schedule impacts to Operations/PMs.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and skills training for sprayers and apprentices.

Site Clean‑Up & Turnover

• Ensure housekeeping, masking, overspray control, disposal of waste per regulations, and clean demobilization.
• Conduct customer walk‑throughs; obtain sign‑offs and warranty documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years in spray foam insulation or spray‑applied systems (coatings, epoxy, waterproofing), with 2 years leading crews as Foreman/Supervisor/Superintendent.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Graco systems and airless rigs (setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance).
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety, respiratory protection, fall protection, and confined/enclosed space best practices.
• Ability to read plans/specs, product data sheets, and QC/inspection criteria; competent with basic field math and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR; ability to tow and manage spray rigs.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPFA PCP certification (Installer/Project Manager), NACE/AMPP or coatings QC exposure a plus.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, aerial lift and forklift certifications.
• Experience on roofs, in mechanical rooms, crawlspaces, and other challenging environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Lift/carry 50–75 lbs; frequent standing, bending, ladder/scaffold work, and work at heights.
• Comfortable wearing full PPE including respirator and protective clothing.
• Early starts, overtime/weekends as needed; travel between active job sites.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Safety: Zero recordables; timely reporting of observations/near misses.
• Schedule: ≥95% tasks completed on or ahead of plan.
• Quality: ≤2% rework; pass rates on adhesion/density/mil thickness checks.
• Equipment Uptime: ≥98% availability of rigs; PMs completed on schedule.
• Productivity: Hit or beat budgeted man‑hours and material usage; minimal waste.
• Customer: Positive site evaluations; prompt punch‑list closure.