Master Painter / Paint & Drywall Supervisor

Farbman Group•Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

We are hiring a Master Painter / Field Supervisor to lead commercial paint and drywall work across our portfolio of properties. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive commercial painting experience, including crew supervision, coordination with general contractors and other trades, and a strong understanding of drywall finishing standards. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects, planning resources, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with tenants, property managers, and owners, as well as for resolving issues promptly. The role also involves training and mentoring junior staff, enforcing safety protocols, and contributing to field estimating.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial painting; strong drywall repair/finishing background preferred.
Prior experience as a lead, foreman, or supervisor.
Ability to read plans and specs and use basic technology (email, photos, simple apps) for reporting.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to move between sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Highly skilled in drywall finishing standards (Level 4–5), surface prep, product/system selection, and achieving consistent, high‑end results.
Comfortable running multiple jobs, planning manpower and materials, and keeping projects on schedule and on budget.
Strong on communication: you can talk with tenants, property managers, and owners professionally and resolve issues in real time.
Organized, safety‑minded, and able to train and mentor less‑experienced painters and drywall finishers.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise field crews on commercial paint and drywall projects (TI, renovations, repaints, and repairs).
Review scopes, drawings, and specs; plan sequence of work, labor needs, and material orders.
Ensure quality control: prep, finish standards, color accuracy, and punch‑list completion.
Coordinate with project managers, other trades, and building staff to minimize disruption in occupied spaces.
Enforce safety policies and jobsite cleanliness, conduct toolbox talks, and document daily progress.
Help with field estimating: walk jobs, identify conditions, and provide input on production rates and durations.