Regional Operations Manager (Southeast US)

Regional Operations Manager
Location: DC, MD, and VA metro areas (with frequent travel across the Southeast US region)

Reports To: Director of Construction

POSITION SUMMARY
The Regional Operations Manager oversees multiple field teams and operations in the Southeast region, and drives excellence in every project, particularly those projects with a significant scope in painting and finishes.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY
We are Chesapeake Finishing, Inc.! We provide multifamily renovation services, and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to enhance multifamily communities and foster lasting client relationships, improving community experiences one project at a time. We are determined in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are client-oriented, transparent, and driven by quality.

What You'll Do:

Lead and support a talented team of Project Managers, Superintendents, and Site Supervisors, including painting crews and finishing subcontractors, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Act as the regional technical authority on painting and coatings: approve surface prep standards, coating systems, and application methods across all projects.

Set and enforce finish-quality standards (coverage, sheen, color consistency, cut lines) and lead quality walks and punch reviews on painting scopes.

Diagnose coating failures and substrate issues in the field, and decide on fixes and warranty positions.

Track painting production rates against budget across the region, and coach PMs and supervisors on improving crew productivity.

Play a key role in pre-bid walks, pre-construction meetings, and client presentations, including evaluating existing coatings and substrates and recommending paint systems.

Build and maintain strong relationships with qualified subcontractors (siding, roofing, painting, carpentry, etc.), with particular focus on developing a dependable bench of painting subcontractors to support project execution and regional expansion.

Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, EPA lead-safe (RRP) requirements, and local building codes.

What You Bring:

10+ years of extensive painting experience (preferred), including hands-on or supervisory work on commercial or multifamily painting projects.

Proven expertise in managing multifamily residential renovation projects (especially painting and coatings, plus siding, roofing, carpentry, and more).

Working knowledge of coating systems, manufacturer specifications, surface prep standards, and product warranty requirements.

Ability to estimate and validate painting quantities, material usage, and production rates.

Background as a painting foreman, superintendent, or painting contractor.

OSHA 30 certification (preferred); EPA RRP certification (preferred).

What We Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience.

Vehicle allowance for company use.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

BENEFITS

Health: Employee coverage 100% employer-paid

Dental & Vision Insurance available.

Paid Holidays

PTO Program

401K Program

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, CFI Group recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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