Roofing Foreman
1 week ago
Position Title: Roofing Foreman
Position Purpose and Objectives
A roofing foreman is responsible for leading a roofing crew to perform work safely and productively per specifications and to the standards of the company and customer, as well as:
· Provide leadership to a crew—fostering safety, teamwork and discipline—resulting in efficient and professional roofing installation
· Effectively manage labor, materials, equipment and administrative work
Department: Production
Department Supervisor: Superintendent/project manager
Direct Supervisor: Superintendent
Direct Reports: Laborers, apprentice, mechanic, journeyman, subcontractors
Employment Status: ☐ Status: Exempt (salaried) or x Nonexempt (hourly) (Check one)
Specific Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
· Lead a crew to install roof systems efficiently and safely
o Providing regular coaching, training, evaluation and feedback
o Influence crew to work safely and be disciplined and efficient
o Examine roof and penetrations to plan jobs, and strategically assign and allocate work to crew members, taking their desires, skills and temperaments into consideration
o Communicate and manage job-specific safety plans prior to the start of every job, conducting job-site audits and making alterations as conditions change
o Be an active participant or leader of weekly safety meetings
o Perform installation duties as necessary
· Meet production and quality goals
o Plan daily work goals to complete jobs on time, striking an appropriate balance between speed and quality
o Manage work flow of crew and subcontractors
o Ensure quality and installation according to specifications and plans
o Keep projects on budget
o Solve field application problems with a minimum amount of supervision, notifying salesperson or supervisor when a specified installation is not possible
· Deliver excellent customer service
o Know when customers have communicated specific concerns or requests and make every effort to honor their instructions
· Manage job sites, equipment and materials
o Maintain a jobsite that complies with all safety guidelines
o Enforce safety regulations with everyone on a job site, including visitors and customers
o Inspect safety equipment and PPE before use each day
o Ensure roofs are safe and watertight at the end of each day, materials and equipment are stored safely and a fire watch is in place if necessary
· Exhibit exemplary responsiveness and personal leadership with all field and office personnel
o Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding work and personnel issues
o Supervise crew time sheets
o Record work performed daily
o Requisition materials and keep accurate materials and equipment reports
o Participate in operations and customer meetings as necessary
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work skills – Foremen must exhibit basic communication and roofing skills necessary to manage the complex task of roof system installation.
Language skills – able to read, interpret and write the following in a professional manner:
· Written instructions
· Work related documents
· OSHA regulations
Communication – the ability to communicate effectively as required
Math – the ability to perform math calculations relevant to roofing work, such as:
· Basic algebra
· Geometry
· Rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages
· Draw and interpret bar graphs and pie charts
Technology – the ability to use computers, phones and other relevant technology tools
Roof system installation – the ability to execute and teach others to execute roof system installation skills
Safety and security – the ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards, using equipment and materials appropriately
Quality – attention to detail and quality assurance of project and crew members
Productivity – demonstrates the ability to meet and exceed standards, works quickly and accurately
Cost consciousness – understands budgeting and implications to jobs
· Develops and implements cost-saving measures
· Displays orientation to profitability
· Works within approved budget
Relational interaction – Foremen must be able to thrive in a dynamic, interactive environment.
Customer service – desire to help customers even in difficult situations
· Solicits customer feedback to improve service
· Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Problem solving – ability to understand complex problems and make decisions that will benefit everyone as much as possible
· Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
· Develops alternative solutions
· Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or graphic form
· Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
· Focuses on solving conflict in a non-blaming environment
· Displays willingness to make decisions
Leadership, Management and Teamwork – Foremen must be able to work well with others and within a company system.
Leadership – motivates others to perform
· Exhibits confidence in self and others
· Makes self available to crews, staff and customers
· Provides regular performance feedback
· Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth
Management – ability to juggle schedules, details and outcomes
· Appropriately delegates work assignments
· Makes timely decisions
· Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
· Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
· Prioritizes and plans work activities
Teamwork– desire to work with others to accomplish goals
· Balances team and individual responsibilities
· Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
· Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views
· Shares expertise with others
· Works well in group problem solving situations
Education and Experience
Essential
· Safety training: OSHA 10-hour card
· Valid driver’s license
· Ability to use/learn business technology
Preferred
· English fluency
· Bilingual fluency
· CDL
· OSHA 30-hour card
· Specialized training: crane CCL, forklift, manufacturer,-authorized trainers, man lift, rigging, roof system specific training, cool roofs, CERTA
Company DescriptionNorth American Roofers, Inc. is proud to say we're a full-service roofing contractor that's able to work on any and all roofing systems. It doesn't matter whether you'd like to have a new roof installed at your place of business or you have a residential roof that needs fixingCompany DescriptionNorth American Roofers, Inc. is proud to say we're a full-service roofing contractor that's able to work on any and all roofing systems. It doesn't matter whether you'd like to have a new roof installed at your place of business or you have a residential roof that needs fixing
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