Superintendent - Commercial Paint (required)

Cherry Coatings•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Cherry Coatings is a family-owned commercial paint contractor established in 1968, providing architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services. The Superintendent supervises and manages multiple commercial paint crews at job sites, ensuring the contracted scope is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications and company quality and safety standards. The role plans, directs, and supervises the commercial paint operations of assigned teams, with substantial travel to job sites.

Requirements

Prior experience in commercial paint environments and strong commercial paint experience.
Must be able to read and write in English.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Ability to provide hands-on field leadership, mentor others, and communicate effectively.
Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and email.
Passion for high-quality work; hardworking and loyal.
Ability to travel to job sites (80%), including sites requiring overtime or night shifts.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Take inventory of materials upon arrival at job sites and before project completion.
Collaborate with Foremen on training new crews and Foremen in commercial paint systems.
Assess whether crew leads follow Cherry Coatings’ safety practices and client guidelines.
Inspect workmanship and crew efficiency while work is underway; keep crews on pace and on schedule.
Document poor workmanship and ensure it is corrected promptly; provide training when needed.
Check that Foremen keep materials and tools organized at job sites.
Monitor use of sundries and spot-check coverage rates to limit waste and maximize material use.
Ensure Foremen create work tickets when needed and complete daily JHAs.
Ensure crews use company tools properly and responsibly, avoiding unsafe use or equipment damage.
Build relationships with clients, including project superintendents, project managers, general contractors, and property managers; support positive client references and maintain connections with repeat customers.
Work with clients to set realistic expectations and address complaints or concerns thoughtfully.
Resolve or minimize job-site issues before escalation and report issues needing Operations Manager or Project Manager attention.
Train Foremen on proper time corrections, assist with minor disciplinary measures, and report disciplinary issues to the Operations Manager.
Document crew-member issues such as problems or tardiness, and email documentation to the Operations Manager.
Coordinate supplemental job-site material needs directly with the Warehouse Manager and Project Manager, helping reduce last-minute supply or tool runs.
Identify work-ticket opportunities and discuss them with the Project Manager before performing the work.
Document work-ticket hours, take before-and-after photos, obtain client signatures promptly upon completion, and submit work tickets to the Project Manager.
Notify the Operations Manager of schedule changes.
Submit receipts to the billing department weekly.