General Manager - Commercial Painting

Summary

At National Coatings, integrity, experience, and quality are the heart of everything we do. These values guide us in delivering high-performance coating solutions that are innovative, durable, and built to last. With decades of expertise, we take pride in protecting and enhancing surfaces across commercial, industrial, and specialty applications.

We believe in hiring the right people to make the right decisions and do the job the right way - ensuring that every project meets the highest standards. We do this while fostering a culture where those that display teamwork, innovation, and excellence thrive. If you're looking to grow with a company and are ready for a challenge, National Coatings is the place for you!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive oversight of daily operations within the region, guiding project managers and office personnel to maintain profitability.
• Offer support and supervision to estimators and project managers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to cost parameters and project schedules.
• Review project proposals to define timeframes, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Develop work plans and staffing arrangements for new projects; oversee recruitment and assignment of project personnel.
• Prepare project reports for senior leadership, addressing technical issues and resolving problems highlighted in weekly reports.
• Coordinate with government regulatory agencies as necessary and supervise company equipment maintenance, ensuring inventory sufficiency and operational readiness.
• Drive business development and client relationship growth within the region and potentially across other locations.
• Collaborate with the corporate office to manage monthly and yearly budgets, aligning with job and overhead goals.
• Manage contract backlog to achieve budgeted revenues; monitor job costing and cost reports on a weekly basis.
• Assume ownership of profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels, focusing on retention, turnover reduction, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Foster and maintain relationships with General Contractors; uphold and promote a positive company image.
• Lead, manage, exemplify, and hold accountable to our Core Values of Dedicated, Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence, and Team Player.

Experience and Qualification

• 7+ years of operations management experience in commercial painting / coatings, construction, subcontracting, or other related and transferable industry.
• Proven experience managing budgets and P&L.
• Strategic problem solver with exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Humble, transparent leader with a growth mindset and collaborative spirit.

Benefits Include

• Medical Insurance w/ PPO and HSA Plan Options (Company Pays 95% of HSA Plan for Employee-Only).
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Health Savings Account with Company Match up to $2,000.
• FSA / Dependent Care Savings Accounts.
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid).
• Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Annual Bonus Opportunity (Based on Company Performance).
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.