Foreman-in-Training

Baker Roofing Company • Cary, NC

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Baker Roofing Company is committed to developing the next generation of leaders through hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship. Our Steep Slope Foreman-in-Training position is designed for high-potential individuals with construction or roofing experience who are looking to build a long-term career in a specialized and highly skilled segment of commercial roofing: slate and tile systems.

This is a unique opportunity to gain field leadership experience while learning complex restoration and installation techniques in steep slope roofing. This position will work directly alongside Master Foremen and leadership, developing the technical, operational, and leadership skills needed to grow into a Steep Slope Foreman role.

The Steep Slope Foreman-in-Training will support jobsite leadership while learning to manage crews, enforce safety standards, and execute high-quality steep slope roofing projects. This role is heavily field-based and provides exposure to slate, tile, and specialty roofing systems, including restoration and complex repairs. This position will progressively take on more responsibility in crew leadership, project coordination, and client communication. Advancement is based on performance, skill development, and leadership readiness.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in construction, roofing, or a related field (foreman or crew leadership experience preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated ability to learn and build expertise in slate, tile, and other steep slope roofing systems
• Travel: 80% Monday–Friday (home on the weekends)
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus
• Driver's License: Required
• Requires standing up for long periods of time
• Requires use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairways
• Requires ability to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials
• 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 seeing details at close range
• Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling
• Requires ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly
• 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
• Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment
• Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore Safety procedures need to be followed
• Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
• Requires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions

Nice To Haves

• Spanish is a plus
• foreman or crew leadership experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist Foremen and Roofers in supervising and completing daily jobsite activities, including safety, quality, and production
• Participate in hands-on installation, repair, and restoration of slate, tile, shingle, and related systems
• Learn to manage materials, track progress, and maintain jobsite organization
• Support communication with general contractors, project managers, and internal leadership
• Attend and contribute to daily jobsite meetings and safety huddles
• Develop problem-solving skills by assisting in resolving field issues
• Complete required documentation including daily reports, time sheets, and material tracking
• Receive ongoing mentorship and training in crew leadership, scheduling, and project execution
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials for compliance with safety and quality standards
• Evaluate problems and develop solutions on-site to maintain production and quality
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, and equipment safely

Benefits

• Hourly Pay, paid weekly
• Travel: Lodging & Transportation paid for, additional $50 daily per diem
• PTO + 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emphasis on Safety & Training Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees