Commercial Roofing Foreman

Commercial Roofing Foreman

Baker Roofing Company is an industry leader in providing an outstanding experience in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, restoration, and more. We pride ourselves on over 100 years of quality work, investing in our employees, and providing a family-centered culture.

Benefits to joining the Baker Team:

• Weekly Pay
• Annual PTO
• Annual Paid Holidays (7)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emphasis on Safety

Apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for!

Summary

Cover roofs with TPO, EPDM, PVC, and related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures. Supervise and mentor laborers and roofers on the job, and drive company vehicle to multiple job sites each day.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred

Years of

Experience:

5+ years of commercial roofing experience

Driver's License Required with clean driving record

Must be able to pass a background check for high security clearance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures to set up a safety plan including toolbox talks, safety huddles

Calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs

Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and layout roofs and walls

Knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, join, and install edge metal, insulation, ice & water shields, wood, or other construction materials

Calculate stretch outs to maximize materials and run material inventory

Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances

Knowledge of how to install pipe boots, ridge/hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice & water shield

Knowledge of how to install counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashing

Knowledge of how to install crickets, chimney flashing, curbs, and how to make seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering

General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly, installation, or repair of roofing structures

Ability to fulfill paperwork requirements: timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reports

Interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to work on a team and take corrective action when necessary

Ability to train and supervise the crew and subcontractors as needed in order to meet the quality and production goals

Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments

Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work in a timely manner

Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively

Meet with GC and customers

Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Essential Functions

Thoroughly review job file and shop drawing with manager and including the scope of work, materials ordered and delivery schedule, budget for labor productions (man-days), and job site contacts

Ensure that proper safety and equipment are on the job and used in the proper manner;
Foreman needs to coordinate these needs with the manager but is ultimately responsible

Supervise and support crew every day about safety, quality, and labor production

Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping

Ensure that all materials received are counted and compared to purchase order

Plan ahead and monitor needs daily to avoid running out of materials

Make sure on-site equipment is monitored and maintained, such as oil changes on kettle motors, belts on cutters, etc.

Notify the tool room or garage of any broken or defective equipment before returning

Receive manufacturer training

Prepare and submit daily job reports, field progress problems, technical questions, and timesheets, as directed by manager

Responsible for overall quality control of each job including: checking for water tightness, mops left on the roof, ensuring the job site is complete and has been cleaned up properly, coordinate punch list and job close out before crew leaves job site for the last time

Review job performance with manager regarding safety, quality, and budget when job has been completed

Attend all coordination planning meetings

Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions

Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing, and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces

Install vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs and seal the seams

Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust

Install…