Painting Superintendent

Edgewood Properties•Piscataway, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Edgewood Properties, a leading real estate development and property management company founded in 1992, is experiencing rapid growth with plans to double its apartment portfolio to over 6,000 units in the next few years and reach over 12,000 units in five years. We are seeking a Painting Superintendent with at least 5+ years of professional painting experience and 2 years in a supervisory role to join our Painting Department. This full-time position is based at our corporate headquarters in Piscataway, NJ, with travel to various properties as needed. The Painting Superintendent will be responsible for field management, supervising painting crews, coordinating daily job site activities, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in commercial and/or residential painting, and effective communication skills.

Requirements

Must be bilingual (Spanish)
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
5+ years of professional painting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Thorough knowledge of painting techniques, coatings, and surface preparation.
Experience with commercial, residential, or industrial painting projects.
Ability to read blueprints and project specifications.
Ability to do take offs is a plus.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (preferred).
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
OSHA certification or other safety training is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Ability to do take offs is a plus.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (preferred).
OSHA certification or other safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead painting crews on assigned projects.
Plan and assign daily work activities to ensure project schedules are met.
Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are achieved.
Train, mentor, and evaluate painters and apprentices.
Maintain inventory of materials, tools, and equipment and request supplies as needed.
Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and clients to resolve job site issues.
Complete daily reports, time sheets, and other required documentation.
Ensure job sites remain clean, organized, and professional.
Willing to learn to read architectural plans and prepare take-offs for new potential work.
Prepare Purchase Orders for last minute paint & misc. paint product purchases.
Ensure all paint at the shop is properly placed to designated areas.
Contact regular safety meetings (tool box talks) and keep records.
Attend pre-scheduled weekly or bi-weekly meetings with project managers on various sites.