Commercial Roofing Foreman

Team Builder Recruiting • Olean, NY

4d • $30 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced commercial roofer ready to step into a foreman role where your leadership can shape projects, crews, and your career?

Why you'll love working with us:
Growth: Build your career while you use your roofing skills and experience to help build the business.
Variety: Work on exciting job sites, including schools, government buildings, courthouses, churches, cathedrals, university buildings, etc.
Team Spirit: Work with a group that values teamwork, fun, and shared success on every project.
Commitment to Excellence: Take pride in being part of a company known for its reliable service, precision work, and long-standing customer relationships.
Established Reputation: Contribute to a company that has provided the region with quality roofing craftsmanship, honesty, and integrity for over 80 years.

Peterson Roofing, LLC is a full-service commercial and industrial roofing company serving the Southern Tier of New York and Western Pennsylvania. Specializing in low-slope roofs and metal fabrication, we provide expert roof repairs and maintenance to meet the highest quality and durability standards. Our commitment to excellence has earned our clients' trust across the region.

Requirements

• Experienced: 2-4 years of commercial/flat roofing experience is preferred; previous foreman experience is a plus, but we are willing to train an experienced roofer interested in moving into a leadership role. Knowledge of roofing systems, local ordinances, and safety regulations is a plus.
• Strong Leader: Decisive, adaptable, and able to guide and inspire a team toward success.
• Problem-solver: Inspects and identifies issues, investigates root causes, and makes quick, effective decisions to keep projects on track.
• Hardworking & Positive: Brings a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude to every job.
• Collaborative: Works closely with the project manager and crew to align performance with project goals.
• Committed to Improvement: Encourages efficiency and looks for ways to optimize processes.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable using basic computer skills for tracking hours and reporting job progress.
• Active: Can work outdoors in various weather conditions, at multi-story heights, and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. Able to bend, kneel, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• previous foreman experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily job site operations, ensuring roofing projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Train, mentor, & assign tasks to crew members while jumping in to correct issues and mentor your team.
• Improve efficiency by organizing workflows, reducing downtime, and ensuring the crew has the right tools and materials.
• Anticipate project needs, monitor progress, and proactively adjust timelines to maximize efficiency.
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety briefings, and recognize team members for safe work practices.
• Communicate project goals, expectations, and changes to the crew, fostering collaboration and problem-solving.
• Monitor job progress and report delays or material needs to the project manager.
• Act as the on-site point of contact for deliveries and address client questions as needed.
• Work full-time from March to December, Monday through Friday, with 8 to 10-hour days. Overtime is available but not required.

Benefits

• $30-$60/hour, depending on the project – Most jobs are prevailing wage!
• Sick Pay
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K w/employer match
• All PPE is provided, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, fall protection systems like harnesses & lanyards, and respirators, depending on the specific hazards present on the job site.
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed