Waterproofing Foreman

Baker Roofing Company•Charleston, SC

1d•$25

About The Position

The Waterproofing Foreman plans, organizes, and oversees the crew’s daily activities, including staging materials, supervising and training workers, managing personnel, scheduling, and addressing jobsite issues. The foreman is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, to a high standard of quality, and cost-effectively. The role includes coordinating jobsite safety and equipment, supervising crew safety, quality, and productivity, managing material inventories, maintaining equipment and jobsite cleanliness, communicating daily with the project manager, and completing required records. The foreman also performs building restoration work, including sealant installation, concrete repair, masonry restoration, stucco/EIFS work, barrier installation, and coatings. The position requires regular physical labor, use of vehicles and equipment, and travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1–3 years of experience in waterproofing, masonry restoration, and/or stucco/EIFS.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures, safety-plan setup, toolbox talks, and safety huddles.
Knowledge of common building-restoration materials and general construction materials and tools.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and work with a team.
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others understand.
Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments.
Ability to read drawings, specifications, and manufacturer data and apply them in the field.
Ability to train crew members and identify problems and develop timely solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and receive manufacturer training.
Ability to complete records, including timekeeping, safety huddles, equipment inspections, toolbox talks, material requisitions, and production reports.
Ability to stand and walk, and regularly lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
Ability to operate vehicles, mechanized devices, and equipment.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including climbing, lifting, balancing, handling materials, repetitive movement, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
Ability to work in the described conditions, including temperature extremes, inadequate or very bright lighting, distracting noise, contaminants or hazardous materials, heights, and other dangerous conditions.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Review assigned project documents, including the scope of work, materials lists, schedules, and jobsite contacts.
Plan, organize, and oversee daily crew activities, including material staging, scheduling, personnel management, and issue resolution.
Coordinate required safety measures and equipment with the project manager and ensure they are present and used properly.
Supervise and support the crew regarding safety, quality, and productivity; maintain jobsite cleanliness and housekeeping.
Inventory received materials, verify quantities against orders, and manage inventory to prevent production delays.
Ensure equipment inspections are completed and service is scheduled; promptly report defective or broken equipment.
Communicate daily with the project manager about progress, obstacles, and technical questions.
Complete daily recordkeeping as directed by the department head.
Ensure overall jobsite safety compliance and quality control, including watertightness, completion of work items, and site cleanup.
Install liquid-applied and pre-formed joint sealants.
Prepare substrates and perform horizontal, vertical, and overhead concrete repair.
Perform historic and modern masonry restoration.
Install or repair stucco/EIFS.
Install air, water, and vapor barriers.
Apply coatings to building surfaces.
Train and coach employees.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.