Steep Slope Foreman

Baker Roofing Company • Raleigh, NC

4d

About The Position

Cover steep slope commercial roofs with shingles, slate, tile, metal and related materials. Supervise and mentor laborers and roofers on the job, and drive company vehicle to multiple jobs sites each day.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years of commercial steep slope roofing
• Driver's License: Required
• Travel: Required
• Must be able to pass a background check and have high security clearance
• Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures to set up a safety plan including toolbox talks, safety huddles
• Calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs
• Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and layout roofs and walls
• Knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, join, and install edge metal, insulation, ice & water shields, wood, or other construction materials
• Calculate stretch outs to maximize materials and run material inventory
• Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• Knowledge of how to install pipe boots, ridge/hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice & water shield
• Knowledge of how to install counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashing
• Knowledge of how to install crickets, chimney flashing, curbs, and how to make seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly, installation, or repair of roofing structures
• Ability to fulfill paperwork requirements: timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reports
• Interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to work on a team and take corrective action when necessary
• Ability to train and supervise the crew and subcontractors as needed in order to meet the quality and production goals
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work in a timely manner
• Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively
• Meet with GC and customers
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Responsibilities

• 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 contacts
• Ensure 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 responsible
• Supervise and support crew every day about safety, quality, and labor production
• Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping
• Ensure that all materials received are counted and compared to purchase order
• Plan ahead and monitor needs daily to avoid running out of materials
• Make 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 manager
• Responsible 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 time
• Review job performance with manager regarding safety, quality, and budget when job has been completed
• Attend all coordination planning meetings
• Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions
• Cut 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 seams
• Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust
• Install 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 shingles
• Covering 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 materials
• Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• Inspect equipment, structures, and material
• Train and coach other employees
• Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 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
• On-the-Job Training & Career Development
• Emphasis on Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED