Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 5, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Newton Highlands

Description

Paint Foreman

Job Responsibilities Painting:

  • Participate as an active painter during the job when needed to keep the project on track

Project Management:

  • Complete job on or under budget agreed-upon at handoff meetings
  • Complete site safety inspection checklists before the start of each job
  • Facilitate daily huddle every morning.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with site Supers
  • Make sure equipment and materials are on-site ahead of time and returned after use
  • Calculate production rates and estimated materials needed (i.e. lifts, gallons of paint)
  • Proactively communicate with Ops Managers on project status on a daily basis
  • Elevate important issues to sales and accounting
  • Follow protocol to bill customers for extra work completed outside of original project scope
  • Assign and hold painters accountable for completing certain sections of the job

Training and Coaching Crew:

  • Train painters on unfamiliar or advanced painting techniques
  • Verify crew are trained on lifts, spray machines, ladders and scaffolds before use
  • Ensure crew follows all incident reporting protocol
  • Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks
  • Give crew regular feedback on their job performance.
  • Partner with HR to ensure crew attendance, appearance, and behavior is always professional

MISC:

  • Adhere to all OSHA standards
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Return phone calls/emails within 24 hours
  • Willingness to use technology to communicate and track work

Qualifications

  • 5 or more years of experience in a painter/lead painter role
  • A strong focus on safety, quality, and customer service
  • Comfortability with managing multiple priorities and adapting when necessary
  • Ability to read blueprints and perform basic calculations
  • Advanced knowledge of painting techniques
  • Possess an OSHA10 card and be willing to obtain OSHA30 card
  • Valid driver's license
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Punctual and consistent work attendance
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to communicate professionally; follow instructions and provide instruction
  • Ability to lift and maneuver heavy equipment; stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time

Compensation details: 26-30 Hourly Wage

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