Commercial Painting Field Superintendent - South Denver

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Painting Plus is seeking an experienced Commercial Painting Field Superintendent to oversee commercial and multifamily painting projects throughout the South Denver market and Colorado Front Range.

This is a field leadership position responsible for coordinating Painting Plus employee painters and subcontractor crews, maintaining production and quality standards, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within established labor and production budgets.

Each Field Superintendent is partnered with an assigned Project Manager. The Superintendent and Project Manager work as a team to successfully deliver projects while achieving the company's operational and financial goals.

The vast majority of our work is located along Colorado's Front Range. However, our projects occasionally require travel outside the immediate market. Candidates must be willing and able to complete occasional overnight travel when assigned to a project that requires it. This is a requirement of the position and should be considered before applying.

Position Responsibilities

Oversee commercial and multifamily painting projects from mobilization through completion
Direct and coordinate both employee painters and subcontractor painting crews
Plan manpower and crew assignments based on project schedules and production requirements
Monitor daily and weekly field production against established labor and project budgets
Work closely with the assigned Project Manager to ensure budget, schedule, production, and financial targets are achieved
Communicate production performance, manpower needs, project risks, and potential cost impacts to the Project Manager
Review project scope, plans, specifications, schedules, and production expectations before and during construction
Coordinate daily activities with general contractors, project managers, superintendents, and other trades
Conduct regular jobsite walks to monitor production, manpower, quality, safety, and schedule
Ensure employee and subcontractor crews clearly understand scope, production expectations, and quality standards
Hold crews accountable for productivity, workmanship, schedule, and safety
Identify potential scope changes and communicate them to the Project Manager before additional work is performed
Coordinate materials, equipment, lifts, access, and other jobsite logistics
Help prevent rework and unnecessary labor or material costs through proactive field management
Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites
Manage punch-list completion and assist with project closeout
Build strong working relationships with general contractors, customers, employees, and subcontractor partners
Travel to out-of-market projects when necessary, including occasional overnight travel

Field Superintendent / Project Manager Partnership

Our Field Superintendents do not manage projects alone. Each Superintendent is assigned a Project Manager who works alongside them throughout the project.

The Field Superintendent is responsible for field execution—manpower, production, quality, schedule, safety, and coordination. The Project Manager provides project and financial management support.

Together, they are accountable for successfully completing the project and achieving established budget and financial performance goals.

The Superintendent must understand how field decisions—including manpower, production rates, rework, scheduling, equipment, and subcontractor performance—directly affect project profitability.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of relevant commercial construction or painting field experience
Commercial painting experience strongly preferred
Experience supervising employee labor and/or subcontractor crews
Ability to manage multiple active projects and priorities
Strong understanding of painting production, surface preparation, coatings, and application methods
Ability to read plans, specifications, schedules, and project documents
Understanding of labor productivity and the importance of meeting project budgets
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Comfortable communicating directly with general contractors and jobsite leadership
Ability to identify problems early and develop practical solutions
Ability to hold crews accountable while maintaining productive working relationships
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Ability to travel between projects throughout the South Denver and Front Range markets
Willingness and ability to complete occasional overnight travel as required by project assignments

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a field leader—not simply someone who visits jobs and reports problems.

The successful candidate takes ownership of field operations, anticipates issues, develops solutions, and communicates effectively with their Project Manager.

You should know what your crews accomplished today, what they need to accomplish tomorrow, and whether the project is tracking toward its schedule and production goals.

Success in this position means delivering quality work safely, maintaining schedules, meeting production expectations, controlling field costs, and helping the project team achieve its financial objectives.

Travel Expectations

The vast majority of Painting Plus projects are located along Colorado's Front Range, and this position is not intended to be a full-time traveling superintendent role.

However, our business occasionally requires us to perform projects outside the Front Range or at distances where daily commuting is impractical. When assigned to one of these projects, the Field Superintendent may be required to stay overnight for a period of time.

By applying for this position, candidates should understand and accept that occasional overnight travel is an expected part of the job.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Company phone/technology
Paid time off
Performance-based advancement opportunities
Long-term career opportunity with a growing commercial painting contractor

Primary Location

South Denver / Colorado Front Range

This is a field-based position requiring regular travel between active jobsites and occasional overnight travel when project needs require it.

About Painting Plus

Painting Plus is a growing commercial and residential painting contractor serving Colorado and surrounding markets. Our commercial team performs commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and specialty painting projects.

Our Field Superintendents and Project Managers work together as a team to deliver projects that meet our standards for safety, quality, schedule, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

We are looking for someone who wants responsibility, has high standards, and wants the opportunity to grow with our organization.

Apply with your resume and a brief description of your commercial construction or painting field leadership experience. Please apply only if you are comfortable with the occasional overnight travel requirements of this position.

\nCompany Description

Looking for a detailed individual that has a positive attitude and works well with others. We have opportunities to advance.

Company Description

Looking for a detailed individual that has a positive attitude and works well with others. We have opportunities to advance.