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Top Coat Painting
Commercial Painting Foreman
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A Construction Foreman supervises work crews at construction sites. Hires and manages construction workers and directs work according to plans developed by a project manager and architects. May specialize in a particular type of building project such as residential or industrial construction, or a particular part or stage of the construction process.
$75,505 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Commercial Painting Foreman Top Coat Painting - 4.3 Clarksville, TN Job Details Full-time $28 - $34 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Bluebeam Environmental compliance Contracts Primavera P6 ProCore Full Job Description Must be willing and able to travel throughout the state of Tennessee for projects. Most work will be based in Middle Tennessee, but projects may be located anywhere in Tennessee and may occasionally require overnight or multi-day travel. Responsibilities Lead and supervise commercial painting crews of approximately 4-8 painters Plan daily work and assign crew responsibilities Maintain production schedules and labor-hour goals Ensure high-quality workmanship and minimize callbacks Coordinate with general contractors, superintendents, customers, and other trades Track daily crew hours and job progress Manage paint, materials, equipment, and jobsite organization Perform and supervise surface preparation, brushing, rolling, and spraying Operate airless spray equipment Oversee punch-list completion Enforce company and jobsite safety requirements Provide management with daily progress and issue updates Travel to projects throughout Tennessee as required Skills Proven experience managing commercial painting projects within the construction industry with a strong understanding of construction safety regulations including OSHA standards. Proficiency in construction management software such as ProCore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, HeavyBid or equivalent tools for scheduling and project tracking. Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and construction schedules accurately; skilled in blueprint reading and construction drawing review. Excellent crew management skills with experience supervising teams in a fast-paced environment; strong managerial communication abilities. Knowledge of federal and local construction regulations related to safety, quality control, and environmental compliance. Familiarity with managing contracts, budgeting processes, and project scheduling to ensure timely completion within financial targets. Hands-on experience with construction site operations including pipeline management for materials delivery and supervision of safety practices on-site. Ideal Candidate 5+ years of commercial painting experience preferred Previous experience leading a commercial painting crew strongly preferred Strong knowledge of commercial painting production methods Experienced with airless sprayers Comfortable working from ladders, scaffolding, boom lifts, and scissor lifts Able to read project plans, specifications, and scopes of work Strong understanding of surface preparation and coating systems Able to communicate professionally with customers and GC superintendents Reliable transportation and dependable attendance Willing to travel statewide for commercial projects Comfortable with occasional overnight stays when project locations require them A Major Plus Experience with any of the following is especially valuable: Military installation or federal construction projects Davis-Bacon / prevailing-wage projects OSHA commercial construction requirements Large commercial repaint projects Hospitals, schools, universities, barracks, offices, or institutional facilities Managing multiple crews or projects Growth Opportunity We are building a larger commercial painting operation, and the right person will have an opportunity to grow beyond a single-crew foreman position. Our goal is to develop someone who can eventually take on increasing responsibility as we add additional crews and projects throughout Tennessee. If you're an experienced commercial painter or foreman who knows how to run a crew, hit production goals, travel when needed, and deliver quality work without constant supervision , we'd like to talk with you.