Commercial Roofing Foreman

Overview

Supervises commercial roofing crews, ensuring safety, quality, and project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• roof installation
• quality control
• material inventory
• safety supervision
• daily reporting
• crew supervision

Tasks

-Install vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs and seal the seams -Attend all coordination planning meetings -Calculate stretch outs to maximize materials and run material inventory -Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment -Train and coach other employees -Ensure that all materials received are counted and compared to purchase order -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 -Prepare and submit daily job reports, field progress problems, technical questions, and timesheets, as directed by manager -Repair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materials -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 -Notify the tool room or garage of any broken or defective equipment before returning -Supervise and support crew every day about safety, quality, and labor production -Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings -Meet with GC and customers -Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing, and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces -Plan ahead and monitor needs daily to avoid running out of materials -Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions -Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust -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 -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 -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. -Calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs -Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping -Adhere to company safety policies and procedures -Inspect equipment, structures, and material -Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards -Review job performance with manager regarding safety, quality, and budget when job has been completed -Make sure on-site equipment is monitored and maintained, such as oil changes on kettle motors, belts on cutters, etc.

Requirements

• roofing
• 1-3 years
• high school
• driver's license
• safety
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments -Knowledge of how to install pipe boots, ridge/hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice & water shield -Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment -General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly, installation, or repair of roofing structures -Requires standing up for long periods of time -Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings -Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing -Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling -Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances -Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively -Ability to train and supervise the crew and subcontractors as needed in order to meet the quality and production goals -Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems -Years of Experience: 1-3 years of roofing experience -Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work in a timely manner -Knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, join, and install edge metal, insulation, ice & water shields, wood, or other construction materials -Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and layout roofs and walls -Requires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions -Education: High School or G.E.D -Requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body in order to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials -Ability to fulfill paperwork requirements: timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reports -Knowledge of how to install crickets, chimney flashing, curbs, and how to make seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering -Knowledge of how to install counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashing -Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures to set up a safety plan including toolbox talks, safety huddles -Requires seeing details at close range -Valid Driver's License -Requires climbing ladders, stairways, scaffolds, or poles -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 -Interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to work on a team and take corrective action when necessary -Requires ability to stand, walk, lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly

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Benefits

-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance -Family-Focused Company & Work-Life Balance -Employee Assistance Program -Weekly Pay -Receive manufacturer training -On-the-Job Skills Training & Career Development -7 Paid Holidays -401K Matching Program (100% up to 3% and 50% up to 5%)

About Baker Roofing Company

-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.

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