Commercial Roofing Foreman

Baker Roofing Company•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Roofing Company is hiring a Commercial Roofing Foreman to lead commercial roofing work. The role covers roofs with TPO, EPDM, PVC, and related materials, and may involve spraying roofs, siding, and walls with materials to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof structures. The foreman oversees crew safety, quality, production, materials, equipment, job-site cleanliness, reporting, and job closeout. Work includes installing, repairing, or replacing roofing systems and related components, and training and coaching employees. Baker Roofing describes itself as an industry leader with more than 20 locations across the Southeast and over 100 years of experience. The company highlights employee investment, structured growth plans, intensive training, competitive benefits, safety, work-life balance, and a family-centered culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of roofing experience.
Valid driver's license required.
Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures, including toolbox talks and safety huddles.
Ability to calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs.
Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and lay out roofs and walls.
Knowledge of cutting, shaping, fitting, joining, and installing edge metal, insulation, ice and water shields, wood, and other construction materials.
Ability to calculate material stretch-outs, maximize material use, and maintain material inventory.
Ability to read and use a tape measure and mark or record distances.
Knowledge of installing pipe boots, ridge and hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice and water shield.
Knowledge of installing counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and through-wall flashing.
Knowledge of installing crickets, chimney flashing, and curbs, and performing seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering.
General knowledge of construction materials and tools used to assemble, install, or repair roofing structures.
Ability to complete timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reports.
Interpersonal and leadership skills, including teamwork and the ability to take corrective action when necessary.
Ability to train and supervise crew members and subcontractors as needed.
Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments and solve problems in a timely manner.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders and scaffolds, and perform repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in high places and hazardous conditions and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Review job files and shop drawings with the manager, including scope of work, ordered materials and delivery schedule, labor-production budget, and job-site contacts.
Coordinate safety and equipment needs with the manager and ensure safety procedures and equipment are used properly.
Supervise and support the crew on safety, quality, and labor production.
Maintain job-site cleanliness and daily housekeeping.
Count received materials and compare them with purchase orders; plan and monitor daily material needs and inventory.
Monitor and maintain on-site equipment and notify the tool room or garage about broken or defective equipment.
Receive manufacturer training.
Prepare and submit daily job reports, field progress updates, technical questions, and timesheets as directed by the manager.
Control job quality, including checking water tightness, removing tools and materials, cleaning the site, and coordinating punch lists and closeout.
Review completed-job performance with the manager regarding safety, quality, and budget.
Attend coordination and planning meetings.
Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems and other roofing materials and components.
Cut and fit felt, shingles, and flashing around walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
Install vapor barriers and insulation on flat roofs and seal seams.
Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent leakage and rust.
Install overlapping roofing layers and determine overlaps using chalk lines, gauges, or shingle markings.
Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings; repair cracks, defects, or damage using appropriate materials.
Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, and equipment; inspect equipment, structures, and materials.
Train and coach employees and supervise crews and subcontractors as needed to meet quality and production goals.
Meet with general contractors and customers.
Complete required paperwork, organize and execute work assignments, identify problems, and develop solutions.
Evaluate information for compliance with standards and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.