Service Foreman

Position: SERVICE FOREMAN
Service Foreman Summary Position  responsible for managing the crew during the installation of a quality roof repair in a safe and efficient manner and ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget. This position is also responsible for performing roof inspections, safety inspections and over all knowledge of the job. The Foreman must understand the requirements of all major roofing types, be well skilled in the management of roofing crews, and have experience diagnosing and repairing leaks.

This position reports directly to a Superintendent.

This position is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities Conduct the daily onsite safety brief prior to the start of the job/project with the Superintendent. Inspect and ensure all surroundings, equipment and tools and identify and discuss any safety concerns. Complete the Daily Safety Sheet form and submit to the Supervisors as applicable.

Maintain employee and site safety in OSHA compliance

Proper installation of all repairs exactly as specified

Direct the crew; instruct employees, assign and allocate work Document project progress and activities

Responsible for crew production and quality of workmanship

Maintain good customer relations

Requisition additional materials from Superintendent in advance

Responsible for company issued equipment

Evaluate helpers / laborers

Ensure all project communication is completed prior to the start of any project. This includes but is not limited to communication with:

Superintendent for a daily / weekly schedule

Crew members to discuss scope of work and daily tasks

Superintendent on schedule changes, project and crew update, etc Efficient project management will include managing crew start and end times, production rates, ensuring tools and materials are available to safely and efficiently complete the assigned project. Complete the project per the scope or work or specification.

Ensure that all crew have a professional appearance

Ensure any customer interaction (by a crew member or the Foreman) is always relayed to the Superintendent immediately

Manage, monitor and document performance of Laborers and take appropriate steps or corrective measures to resolve employee and work-related issues. Consult with Superintendent and Human Resources as needed.

Perform any other duty and/or project as required or assigned by the Superintendent and/or Regional Branch Manager or COO.Initially:

Set up ground safety and cone of areas needed

Be at the property for delivery of equipment and materials at the start of the project

Obtain the material receiver slip for the materials being delivered. (This could be ongoing throughout the project)
Verify that every item and quantity on the receiver is actually in the delivery being received. If an item is on the receiver, and is not delivered, the item should be noted on the receiver as “not delivered”.Review the scope of work (NOA, contract or input sheet as needed), ask the branch manager or account manager any for any clarification needed

Daily:

Ensure the Company truck is well stocked with a variety of membranes, sealants, fasteners, etc.

Go over the day’s assigned project/s to ensure understanding of the scope of work, safety required, and material needs.

Check in with the management office to let them know we are there, what building(s) we are working on, ask if there were any issues reported by the residents or property staff and resolve any issues.

Verify safety is properly set up.

Verify that the crew is on the proper building and is performing the proper scope of work.

Determine if there are any materials that are not onsite that will be needed that day or in the next few days to come.

Contact the superintendent or branch manager if any materials are needed and arrange for their delivery. The foreman should not leave the jobsite.

At all breaks, instruct the crew to clean up the grounds below the work area as needed. Clean the grounds personally as needed.

Several times daily, inspect the crews work to ensure that it is completed properly.

Nearing the end of the day, begin giving the crew instructions on items that must be completed prior to the crew leaving the property

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