Lead Commercial Coatings Installer

DiStefano Brothers Construction•North Kingstown, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings is hiring a Lead Commercial Coatings Installer to direct daily field operations and lead 2–3 person installation teams on commercial projects across Rhode Island. The role focuses on directing job-site workflow, meeting daily production goals, and enforcing safety, with a preference for experience in planetary grinding, surface preparation, and commercial liquid coatings. The Lead Installer manages and motivates the crew, coordinates site operations with General Contractors, Facility Directors, and Property Managers, and oversees quality and performance throughout each project. The role also involves hands-on supervision of surface preparation and application of epoxy, polyaspartic, urethane cement, and flake/quartz systems. Compensation is $35–$45 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime and performance bonuses. The position is full-time and includes comprehensive benefits and a company vehicle.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience leading field crews on commercial or industrial job sites, with responsibility for site workflow, daily output, and crew safety.
Comfort operating work trucks with trailers, navigating active commercial construction zones, and managing job-site logistics.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to regularly lift 75–100 lbs, kneel and bend for extended periods, and work in variable site conditions.
Strong interpersonal skills to delegate work, communicate professionally with commercial clients, and represent the company on-site.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with commercial floor-preparation equipment and liquid floor systems.
Experience with planetary grinding, surface preparation, and commercial liquid coatings.

Responsibilities

Direct, motivate, and hold accountable a 2–3 person installation crew across commercial projects.
Set the daily work pace, enforce safety protocols, and maintain crew efficiency from arrival through final cleanup.
Serve as the primary technical and site contact for General Contractors, Facility Directors, and Property Managers.
Conduct site walkthroughs, align daily milestones with project timelines, and proactively resolve site issues.
Conduct pre-preparation inspections and quality checks during application to ensure zero-defect handoffs.
Track daily material usage, minimize waste, and maintain job-tracking logs using mobile project software.
Supervise and guide surface preparation and application of epoxy, polyaspartic, urethane cement, and flake/quartz systems.