About This Role
Carolina Renew is expanding our Exterior Painting division and seeking an experienced Crew Lead to manage outdoor painting projects across the Charlotte metropolitan area. This role combines hands-on painting expertise with crew management responsibilities.
As an Exterior Painting Crew Lead, you'll oversee complete home exterior transformations—from initial power washing and prep through final coating applications. You'll manage crew schedules, ensure safety protocols are followed, and maintain direct communication with homeowners throughout each project.
Exterior work in Charlotte means dealing with heat, humidity, and weather variables. The ideal candidate thrives outdoors, can make smart decisions when conditions change, and keeps projects moving despite challenges. You'll lead teams of 2-4 painters and be responsible for quality, timeline, and customer satisfaction.
We specialize in Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore exterior products and use industry-leading equipment. Our Crew Leads receive training on the latest application techniques and product innovations to deliver lasting results that protect and beautify homes.
A Day in the Life
Your day starts early—meeting your crew at 7 AM to load materials and check weather. On-site by 7:30, you lead prep work: power washing, scraping loose paint, repairing damaged siding. Mid-morning, you're applying primer while training a newer team member on edging technique. After lunch, spray work begins on main surfaces. You're constantly moving—checking quality, adjusting for wind, communicating with the homeowner about timeline. By 4 PM, you're documenting progress and prepping for tomorrow. When the job wraps later that week, seeing the homeowner's reaction to their home's transformation is the best part of the job.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
Required
Preferred (Nice to Have)
Physical Requirements
This role involves physical work. Candidates should be able to:
Why Join Carolina Renew?
Our Exterior Painting division takes on some of the most visible projects—complete home transformations that neighbors notice and talk about. As Crew Lead, you're the face of Carolina Renew on every job, building our reputation one house at a time. We support our crews with the best materials, proper equipment, and a commitment to never cutting corners.
Team Culture
Exterior crews work hard and look out for each other. Safety isn't just policy—it's how we operate. We build teams that communicate well, adapt to challenges, and take pride in every finished project.
Growth Opportunities
Crew Leads consistently exceeding targets advance to Senior Crew Lead roles, Estimator positions, or Project Manager tracks. We develop leadership talent from within.