Baker Roofing Company – Sheet Metal Foreman

This is a unique opportunity to take control of and propel you along your career path. Baker Roofing invests in our employees by empowering success through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.

With more than 20 locations across the Southeast, Baker Roofing Company is an industry leader in providing an outstanding experience in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, restoration, and more. We pride ourselves on over 100 years of quality work, investing in our employees, and providing a family-centered culture.

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 Summary

Plan, organize, and oversees the daily activities, including designating material staging areas, overseeing, and training individuals in roofing system installations, and crew personnel management scheduling and issues. The foreman will be responsible for installing roofing system in the safest, highest quality and most cost-effective manner.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School/ G.E.D
• Years of Experience: 4-5 years of roofing / sheet metal experience
• Certifications: OSHA-10 is a plus
• Driver’s License: Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures and set up a safety plan, including toolbox talks, safety huddles, equipment inspections
• Ability to work independently, supervise, and lead the crew to meet quality and production goals
• Ability to calculate / control labor projections and material needs including inventories
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize task and meet deadlines
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments
• Ability to read shop drawings and reproduce details
• Knowledge of how to layout roofs and walls
• Interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to work with the team
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly, installation, or repair of roofing structures (metal metallurgy compatibility)
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in a timely manner
• Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Observance of performance of yourself, coworkers, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to complete daily paperwork

Essential Functions

• 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
• Supervise for quality control
• Meet with GC and customers
• Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping
• Conduct on-site meetings and train the crew and subcontractors
• 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 metal 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 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
• Covering roofs and exterior walls of structures with single-ply systems, aluminum, wood, 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

Physical Demands

• 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

Work Environment

• 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

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at 919-828-2975 or recruiting@bakerroofing.com.
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