Roofing Foreman

Delta Metals, Inc•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Metals, Inc. is seeking a Roofing Foreman to plan, organize, schedule, supervise, and inspect roofing work performed by roofers and trade helpers. The role oversees installation, repair, and maintenance of roofing systems, including low-slope and steep-slope systems. Work may include leak calls, reroofing, and new roofing projects, with job locations and working conditions varying by site. The foreman reviews project plans and blueprints, estimates labor and material needs, assigns crews, monitors progress and inventories, and checks work for conformance to specifications and safety guidelines. The position also involves preparing work records and progress reports, communicating with customers and administrative personnel, training crews, and using a phone and tablet to enter information. The job is based at 218 East Lathrop Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31415. Starting pay is $25 per hour and varies based on experience, skill level, and position applied for.

Requirements

High school or vocational school graduate.
At least five years of commercial roofing experience as a journeyman roofer, including flat and steep-slope roofing.
At least five years of supervisory experience.
Ability to investigate and repair leaks on roofing types including BUR, metal, tile, single-ply, and shingle.
Strong communication skills for conveying information to customers and office staff.
Ability to keep paperwork organized and provide accurate, timely information.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly bend, climb, kneel, walk, turn, stoop, reach, carry materials, step over and around obstacles, and climb ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to work in heat and cold.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work well in a team environment and reliably under pressure.
Comfort with heights and ability to position and climb a 40-foot extension ladder to access roofs for inspections or surveys.
Ability to complete assigned daily tasks with strong attention to detail.
Ability to represent the company professionally and promote it positively and productively.
Ability to hear oral directions adequately.
Thorough knowledge and skill in standard roofing methods, materials, tools, and practices.
Thorough knowledge of construction-trade occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other personnel.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and specifications.
Ability to use a phone and tablet to enter data.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Review project plans and blueprints; estimate time, materials, equipment, and supplies; develop work schedules and crew assignments; inspect work areas; evaluate staff performance; complete time sheets, accident reports, and work orders; monitor inventory and request supplies and equipment; and maintain work areas.
Plan, organize, schedule, supervise, and inspect skilled roofers and trades helpers covering roofs with roofing materials.
Oversee installation, repair, and maintenance of roofing systems.
Schedule work, assign duties, and coordinate required manpower with appropriate administrative personnel.
Inspect reroofing and related roofing work during progress and upon completion to determine whether it conforms to specifications.
Evaluate project requirements and determine roofing material needs.
Prepare progress reports describing repairs, materials used, and costs of completed work.
Remove all types of roof systems.
Install low-slope and steep-slope systems, including metal, TPO, BUR, modified bitumen, and EPDM.
Perform work according to job specifications and safety guidelines.
Interact professionally with customers, communicate with them, and maintain good working relationships.
Conduct crew training meetings.
Understand warranties and warranty work.
Complete leak calls, reroofing, and new roofing jobs.
Measure and draw needed roof repairs and estimate the time required for the work.
Manage roofing crews of varying sizes, workflow, materials, and equipment needs.
Use a phone and tablet to enter information such as timecards and emails.