Industrial Coatings Division Lead

Have you built your career from the ground up, starting as a laborer or painter, and now seek the next step? Do you have a proven track record in managing industrial coatings projects, estimating accurately, and leading teams to successful outcomes? If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel in transparent communication, and are committed to exceptional results, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Division Manager – Industrial Coatings is:

- Experienced and Skilled: With years of hands-on experience in labor or painting, you’ve advanced to managing projects and teams, with a deep understanding of coating application and performance. Your expertise ensures the success and durability of every project under your leadership.

- Brings Energy to the team: Staffs and trains and develops personnel to provide high quality results to clients. You will also inspire and mentor team members, guiding them to reach their full potential while achieving project success.

- Relational. You’ve built strong relationships with clients and building teams, consistently exceeding their needs.

- Organized and Detail-Oriented. You manage project timelines, budgets, and execution

- A Problem-Solver. You take a proactive, detail-driven approach to overcoming challenges, knowing when to decide and when to collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Division Manager – Industrial Coatings include, but are not limited to:

- Oversee all project aspects from scope to completion, including material ordering, coordination with estimators, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery

- Manage project budgets, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with internal and external teams

- Balance office and field duties, managing administrative tasks, planning, and on-site supervision

- Proactively identify issues during estimation and execution to keep projects on track

- Recommend high-performance coatings and techniques tailored to project needs

- Enforce safety protocols with the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to ensure team well-being

- Serve as a primary client contact, building relationships and addressing concerns throughout the project

- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to enhance project execution

- Cultivate relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality materials

- Lead and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative, productive environment

- Provide strategic guidance on industrial coatings projects, offering insights on best practices and emerging technologies during bid preparation

- Ensure a comprehensive understanding of methods beyond estimation, adjusting approaches as needed based on project requirements

- Play an active role in the leadership team as the position grows, with the opportunity to manage additional project managers in the future

- Continuously improve project execution by spotting inefficiencies and implementing best industry practices

- Seek to develop and grow division by staffing team,developing long-term relationships with customers and potential customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

- Experience managing industrial coatings projects (shop and field), including the coordination of resources, materials, and personnel

- Previous experience overseeing the operations of gas/oil field work

- Expertise in developing, managing, and tracking industrial coatings project budgets

- Strong skills in estimating project costs and scope

- Proven ability to balance both office and field duties

Preferred

- Experience managing industrial coatings projects specifically within gas/oil field or related industries

- Experience collaborating with various level of management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

- 8 hour shift

- Monday to Friday

- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person