Field Project Manager - Coatings at BrandSafway

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

We are seeking an experienced Field Project Manager to support industrial coating operations across the Great Plains area. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality field execution across multiple active job sites in heavy industrial environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in the field, understands the technical aspects of surface preparation and coating application, and can confidently lead crews while supporting operational execution. This role serves as a field leader who ensures equipment readiness, quality compliance, and proper execution planning while supporting traveling crews in dynamic job environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide field leadership across multiple active industrial projects

Ensure all coating equipment is mobilized, operational, and job-ready

Support foremen and field crews with daily execution planning

Verify compliance with project specifications and coating procedures

Oversee surface preparation and multi-coat system applications

Ensure proper application of intumescent and fireproofing systems when applicable

Assist with quality control documentation and inspections

Identify and proactively resolve jobsite challenges

Serve as a technical resource for coating systems and equipment troubleshooting

Support coordination with Operations, Safety, and Project Management teams

Maintain strong communication with customers and field personnel

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of industrial coating experience

Minimum NACE Level 1 (AMPP CIP Level 1) certification required

Extensive experience in refineries, chemical plants, processing facilities, data centers, or heavy industrial environments

Strong working knowledge of:

o Surface preparation standards (SSPC/NACE)

o Multi-coat protective coating systems

o Intumescent and fireproofing applications

o Airless and plural component spray systems

o Coating inspection and quality documentation

Proven leadership experience supervising field crews

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory

Core Competencies

Field execution leadership

Equipment and logistics oversight

Quality assurance and compliance

Crew mentorship and accountability

Customer-facing professionalism

Ability to adapt in fast-paced, changing environments

Travel Requirements

Extensive travel required throughout assigned area (6080%). Candidate must be comfortable supporting multiple job sites and working alongside traveling crews.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.
About Us:

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice to all potential job candidates:

Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.

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