Commercial Roofing Foreman
Baker Roofing Company
Supervises crew installing commercial single‑ply roofing systems and ensures safety, quality.
16 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Asheville, NC
Field
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Commercial Roofing Services
Residential Roofing Services
Storm Damage Restoration
Roof Repair
Roof Replacement
Roof Inspection
Roof Coatings
Preventative Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Renewable Energy
Solar Photovoltaic
Solar Thermal
Wind Power
Coatings
Role
What you would be doing
roof installation
quality control
safety management
material inventory
crew supervision
daily reporting
- 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
- Train and coach other employees
- Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, determining distance of roofing material overlap using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles
- Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
- 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
- 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
- Make sure on-site equipment is monitored and maintained, such as oil changes on kettle motors, belts on cutters, etc.
- Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
- Calculate stretch outs to maximize materials and run material inventory
- Meet with GC and customers
- Inspect equipment, structures, and material
- Repair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materials
- Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping
- Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust
- Ensure that all materials received are counted and compared to purchase order
- Review job performance with manager regarding safety, quality, and budget when job has been completed
- Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing, and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces
- Covering roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, single-ply systems, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, and/or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, and other tools.
- Supervise and support crew every day about safety, quality, and labor production
- Plan ahead and monitor needs daily to avoid running out of materials
- Notify the tool room or garage of any broken or defective equipment before returning
- Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions
- Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
- Prepare and submit daily job reports, field progress problems, technical questions, and timesheets, as directed by manager
- Attend all coordination planning meetings
- Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards
- Calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs
- Install vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs and seal the seams
What you bring
roofing
high school
driver's license
leadership
safety
experience
- Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
- Knowledge of how to install pipe boots, ridge/hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice & water shield
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work in a timely manner
- Requires standing up for long periods of time
- Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures to set up a safety plan including toolbox talks, safety huddles
- Interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to work on a team and take corrective action when necessary
- Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
- Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment
- Years of Experience: 1-3 years of roofing experience
- Knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, join, and install edge metal, insulation, ice & water shields, wood, or other construction materials
- Ability to fulfill paperwork requirements: timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reports
- Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling
- Requires ability to stand, walk, lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
- Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments
- Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and layout roofs and walls
- Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, including exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
- Requires seeing details at close range
- Knowledge of how to install crickets, chimney flashing, curbs, and how to make seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering
- Requires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions
- Ability to train and supervise the crew and subcontractors as needed in order to meet the quality and production goals
- Valid Driver's License
- Requires climbing ladders, stairways, scaffolds, or poles
- General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly, installation, or repair of roofing structures
- Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body in order to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials
- Knowledge of how to install counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashing
- Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively
- Education: High School or G.E.D
- Family-Focused Company & Work-Life Balance
- Weekly Pay
- On-the-Job Skills Training & Career Development
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Receive manufacturer training
- 401K Matching Program (100% up to 3% and 50% up to 5%)
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Company
Overview
Since 1915
Founded
Established in 1915 as one of the largest roofing companies in the Southeast.
100+ Years
Experience
The company has over a century of experience in providing high-quality roofing services.
- Handles large-scale, high-profile projects including schools, hospitals, government buildings, and more.
- Specializes in a wide range of roofing services, from new construction to repairs and maintenance.
- Known for reliability, quality craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.
- Utilizes advanced technology and innovative techniques for durable and efficient roofing systems.
- Built a significant presence with numerous completed projects across several states.
- Be Courageous
- Maintain Integrity
- Be Clear On Expectations
- Lead with Humility
- Deliver Legendary Customer Service
- Take Pride and Make Quality Personal
- Be Obsessive About Organization
- Share Knowledge and Mentor Others
- Honor Commitments
- Honest and Respectful Communication
- Practice Blameless Problem Solving
- Always Be Aware
- Recognize and Celebrate Good Work
- Plan Ahead and Anticipate
- Be Empathetic, Compassionate, and Courteous
- Be Thankful
- Maintain a High Pace
- Be Trustworthy
- Work as a Team
- Excellence in All that We Do
- Empower Responsibly
- Be Accountable
- Be Curious
- Be a Fanatic about Response Time
- Be Proactive
- Be Relentless About Improvement
2.1M sq ft
Green Roof
This large-scale green roof installation at the Music City Center helps reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 20%.
50–90% Stormwater Reduction
Green Roofs
Vegetative roofing solutions significantly reduce stormwater runoff, benefiting urban water management.
20% Energy Cost Reduction
Green Roof Benefits
The green roof implementation at Music City Center lowers energy consumption for heating and cooling.
- Operates a green building subsidiary providing renewable energy products and services including solar integration
- Has LEED Accredited Professional leadership overseeing renewable energy division
- Provides HVAC roof repair solutions with minimal environmental odor control emissions
- Certified installers for top-tier sustainable green roofing manufacturers
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender-related statistics found
- No data on workforce gender distribution or DEI outcomes available from provided sources
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