Operations Manager – Painting & Specialty Finishes
About The Position
Trueline is seeking an Operations Manager to lead estimating, scheduling, and daily operational coordination for high-end residential painting and specialty finishing projects. The role is primarily based in the Reno office and coordinates approximately 6–8 crews, working with established foremen and field personnel. The manager will focus on estimating, workforce planning, project information, and operational improvements, while working directly with ownership and gradually taking on greater responsibility for daily business operations. Occasional project visits are required throughout Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and Incline Village. The successful candidate must complete applicable California and Nevada contractor licensing requirements and serve as the company’s qualifying employee; existing licensing is welcome but not required at hire.
Requirements
- At least four years of qualifying painting trade experience, with the ability to document experience supporting California and Nevada contractor licensing eligibility.
- Strong understanding of painting methods, surface preparation, materials, labor requirements, and project costs.
- Experience in painting estimating, project management, production management, operations, or a related leadership role.
- Ability to read construction plans and interpret project specifications.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects, crews, schedules, and competing priorities.
- Strong computer skills and comfort working with office systems and construction software.
- Clear communication, sound judgment, and consistent administrative follow-through.
- Willingness to work primarily onsite in Reno, with occasional travel to Tahoe-area projects.
- Willingness to obtain applicable contractor qualifications and serve as the company’s qualifying employee.
Nice To Haves
- Luxury residential or custom home painting experience.
- Cabinet finishing, wood staining, refinishing, or specialty coatings experience.
- Independent preparation of painting estimates, takeoffs, and bids.
- Experience with Bluebeam, QuickBooks, or other estimating and construction management software.
- Experience improving scheduling, estimating, documentation, or job-tracking systems.
- Experience working directly with an owner in a smaller construction business.
- Previous ownership or management of a painting company.
- Existing California or Nevada contractor licensing.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operational coordination across multiple residential painting and specialty finishing projects.
- Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare or coordinate estimates and bids.
- Develop labor and material estimates based on project scope, preparation requirements, production rates, and finish specifications.
- Coordinate crew schedules, workforce allocation, and project priorities with foremen and field leadership.
- Keep drawings, schedules, budgets, changes, and job information organized and accessible.
- Work with administrative staff to strengthen project documentation and communication between the office and field.
- Use estimating, scheduling, and construction management tools to improve visibility and follow-through.
- Identify workflow improvements and build consistent processes that support efficient operations.
- Work directly with ownership and gradually assume greater responsibility for daily business operations.
- Complete applicable California and Nevada contractor licensing requirements and serve as the company’s qualifying employee.
Benefits
- Administrative bonus opportunity.
- Company vehicle and gas card.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health insurance options.
- Employer-paid contractor licensing preparation and coursework.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
