Coatings Superintendent

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach-every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Industrial Coatings Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational management of industrial coatings projects in field environments. This individual oversees the planning and execution of multiple projects running simultaneously across various job sites, manages manpower allocation, and works closely with Project Managers to support accurate job bidding and project execution. The Superintendent is also a key driver of Loenbro's safety culture in the field and is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all environmental regulations, including hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership role that demands a strong command of industrial coatings processes, an eye for quality, and the ability to keep multiple crews operating efficiently without sacrificing safety or workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management & Scheduling

* Plan, schedule, and manage multiple coating projects across various job sites simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are utilized efficiently.

* Develop and adjust daily manpower plans based on project priorities, crew availability, site conditions, and workload changes throughout the week.

* Coordinate with Project Managers to understand project scope, specifications, logistics, and scheduling requirements before project mobilization.

* Monitor project progress against schedules and address delays, productivity challenges, or quality concerns before they impact project completion.

* Ensure proper sequencing of surface preparation, coating application, curing, inspection, and turnover activities across all active projects.

Estimating & Bid Support

* Work directly with Project Managers during the bidding process to provide accurate labor, material, equipment, and productivity input for coating project estimates.

* Review project specifications and coating systems early in the bidding process to identify potential challenges and ensure bids accurately reflect field conditions.

* Track project costs against estimates and report variances to Project Managers to support continuous improvement in future bids and project execution strategies.

Safety Leadership - Loenbro Safety Initiative

* Champion and lead Loenbro's safety program across all project sites, ensuring it is actively implemented and consistently followed by all field personnel.

* Conduct and document regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) specific to coating, blasting, confined space, elevated work, and surface preparation activities.

* Enforce the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all coating-related tasks, including abrasive blasting, spray application, solvent handling, and hazardous material exposure.

* Maintain a zero-tolerance culture for unsafe work practices and ensure all employees understand they have the authority and obligation to stop unsafe work.

* Coordinate with the Safety Department on incident reporting, near-miss investigations, corrective actions, and ongoing safety improvement initiatives.

Hazardous Waste Management & Environmental Compliance

* Maintain accurate records of all hazardous waste generated during coating operations, including waste coatings, solvents, blast media, contaminated materials, and related byproducts.

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