Commercial Roofing Foreman

Baker Roofing Company - Commercial Roofing Foreman

This is a unique opportunity to take control of and propel you along your career path. Baker Roofing invests in our employees by empowering success through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.

With more than 20 locations across the Southeast, 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 Pay7 Paid HolidaysPTO401K Matching Program (100% up to 3% and 50% up to 5%)Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmphasis on SafetyOn-the0Job Skills Training & Career DevelopmentFamily-Focused Company & Work-Life Balance

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 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.

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 or G.E.DYears of Experience: 1-3 years of commercial roofing experienceLeadership experience in commercial roofing is a plusDriver's License: Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures to set up a safety plan including toolbox talks, safety huddlesCalculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needsAbility to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and layout roofs and wallsKnowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, join, and install edge metal, insulation, ice & water shields, wood, or other construction materialsCalculate stretch outs to maximize materials and run material inventoryAbility to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distancesKnowledge of how to install pipe boots, ridge/hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice & water shieldKnowledge of how to install counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashingKnowledge of how to install crickets, chimney flashing, curbs, and how to make seaming and horizontal and vertical solderingGeneral knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly, installation, or repair of roofing structuresAbility to fulfill paperwork requirements: timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reportsInterpersonal and leadership skills with ability to work on a team and take corrective action when necessaryAbility to train and supervise the crew and subcontractors as needed in order to meet the quality and production goalsAbility to organize, plan, and execute work assignments Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work in a timely mannerAbility to use oral or written communication to convey information effectivelyMeet with GC and customersUse 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 contactsEnsure 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 responsibleSupervise and support crew every day about safety, quality, and labor productionMonitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeepingEnsure that all materials received are counted and compared to purchase order  Plan ahead and monitor needs daily to avoid running out of materialsMake 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 managerResponsible 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 timeReview job performance with manager regarding safety, quality, and budget when job has been completedAttend all coordination planning meetingsInstall, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositionsCut 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 seamsCover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rustInstall 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 shinglesCovering 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. Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment  Repair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materialsApply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings Inspect equipment, structures, and materialTrain and coach other employeesEvaluate information to determine compliance with standardsAdhere to company safety policies and procedures

Physical Demands

Requires standing up for long periods of timeRequires climbing ladders, stairways, scaffolds, or polesRequires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body in order to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materialsRequires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguingRequires seeing details at close rangeRequires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawlingRequires ability to stand, walk, lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly

Work Environment

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 uncomfortableIncludes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipmentMistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore safety procedures need to be followedRequires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stingsRequires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at or

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