Which painting and coatings employers do you recruit for?
We support painting and coatings contractors working in commercial and industrial construction. We clarify the project setting and system scope before beginning candidate outreach.
Direct-search construction recruiting
Painting and Coatings Construction Recruiters
Recruit painting and coatings Project Managers, estimators, Superintendents, and foremen for commercial and industrial construction work.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Construction HeadhuntersWe don't post jobs. We headhunt.
- Elite construction recruiters
- No fee unless you hire
- Local and 100% travel candidates
- GCs, developers and construction managers
Start the search
Tell us who you need.
Share the basics. We will call to talk through the job.
No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.
Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Or call 954-758-9593.
For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.
The search brief
We recruit for painting and coatings contractors hiring experienced project, estimating, and field leaders. The search accounts for the surfaces and environments involved, the application scope, and the role's responsibility for quality and coordination.
A direct route to the right hire
How it works.
- 01
Tell us the role
Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.
- 02
We send vetted candidates
We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.
- 03
Pay only if you hire
A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.
Our approach
Match the hire to the coating scope
Painting and coatings projects vary by substrate, specified system, setting, access, and the conditions surrounding application. We learn whether a search covers commercial finishes, industrial coatings, restoration, or another defined project need.
Our approach
Roles from estimating through field delivery
We recruit Project Managers, estimators, Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and foremen for painting and coatings work. Search criteria reflect whether the contractor needs bid experience, production planning, crew leadership, or oversight across those functions.
Our approach
Assess preparation, sequencing, and coordination
We ask how candidates plan surface preparation, access, protection, sequencing, and work around other trades or occupants. We also clarify the person's part in resolving scope changes and completing quality reviews.
Our approach
Local candidates plus travel-ready leaders
Our construction candidate network includes local professionals across the markets we serve and local candidates open to 100% travel. Nationwide candidates willing to travel 100% can be included when a project needs a traveling leader.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- Painting Project Manager
- Coatings Superintendent
- Painting Estimator
- Assistant Project Manager
- Project Engineer
- Coatings Foreman
- Industrial Coatings Manager
Hiring examples
Examples of roles we recruit.
Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.
- Project Manager, Commercial Painting, Atlanta, Georgia
- Superintendent, Industrial Coatings, Houston, Texas
- Senior Estimator, Commercial Painting, Tampa, Florida
- Assistant Project Manager, Building Coatings, Chicago, Illinois
- Project Engineer, Industrial Painting, Los Angeles, California
- Foreman, Commercial Coatings, Miami, Florida
- Traveling Superintendent, Painting Contractor, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Project Manager, Protective Coatings, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
What painting contractor roles can you recruit?
We recruit Project Managers, estimators, Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and foremen. The search can focus on field production, estimating, or project delivery.
How do you assess coatings project experience?
We discuss the work environment, substrate and application scope, access planning, and the candidate's role in coordinating the work. These factors help distinguish relevant experience for the opening.
Can you find coating leaders willing to travel?
Yes. We consider local professionals willing to travel 100% and nationwide candidates willing to travel 100%. We confirm that the travel plan works for the candidate before presentation.
What information should I include in a coatings brief?
Share the project environment, surfaces or systems involved, access conditions, adjacent trades, and the hire's quality and production responsibilities. This helps us target candidates with applicable project experience.
What is the fee arrangement for a search?
A standard contingency search has no upfront professional recruiting fee. The signed agreement defines the placement fee and related terms.
Start a conversation
Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Public candidate profiles
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.
How it works
How we fill your job.
Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.
Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Relocation and travel
Location is part of the search.
We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.
Placement protection
Candidate replacement guarantee
How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.