Roofing Foreman

Position Title: Roofing Foreman

Position Purpose and Objectives

A Roofing Foreman is responsible for leading a roofing crew to perform work safely and productively per specifications and to the standards of the company and customer, as well as:

·         Provide leadership to a crew—fostering safety, teamwork and discipline—resulting in efficient and professional roofing installation

·         Effectively manage labor, materials, equipment and administrative work

Department: Production

Department Supervisor: Superintendent/project manager

Direct Supervisor: Superintendent

Direct Reports: Laborers, apprentice, mechanic, journeyman, subcontractors

Employment Status: ☐ Status: Exempt (salaried) or x Nonexempt (hourly) (Check one)

Specific Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

·            Lead a crew to install roof systems efficiently and safely

o   Providing regular coaching, training, evaluation and feedback

o   Influence crew to work safely and be disciplined and efficient

o   Examine roof and penetrations to plan jobs, and strategically assign and allocate work to crew members, taking their desires, skills and temperaments into consideration

o   Communicate and manage job-specific safety plans prior to the start of every job, conducting job-site audits and making alterations as conditions change

o   Be an active participant or leader of weekly safety meetings

o   Perform installation duties as necessary

·            Meet production and quality goals

o   Plan daily work goals to complete jobs on time, striking an appropriate balance between speed and quality

o   Manage work flow of crew and subcontractors

o   Ensure quality and installation according to specifications and plans

o   Keep projects on budget

o   Solve field application problems with a minimum amount of supervision, notifying salesperson or supervisor when a specified installation is not possible

·         Deliver excellent customer service

o   Know when customers have communicated specific concerns or requests and make every effort to honor their instructions

·         Manage job sites, equipment and materials

o   Maintain a jobsite that complies with all safety guidelines

o   Enforce safety regulations with everyone on a job site, including visitors and customers

o   Inspect safety equipment and PPE before use each day

o   Ensure roofs are safe and watertight at the end of each day, materials and equipment are stored safely and a fire watch is in place if necessary

·         Exhibit exemplary responsiveness and personal leadership with all field and office personnel

o   Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding work and personnel issues

o   Supervise crew time sheets

o   Record work performed daily

o   Requisition materials and keep accurate materials and equipment reports

o   Participate in operations and customer meetings as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work skills – Foremen must exhibit basic communication and roofing skills necessary to manage the complex task of roof system installation.

Language skills – able to read, interpret and write the following in a professional manner:

·      Written instructions

·      Work related documents

·      OSHA regulations

Communication – the ability to communicate effectively as required

Math – the ability to perform math calculations relevant to roofing work, such as:

·      Basic algebra

·      Geometry

·      Rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages

·      Draw and interpret bar graphs and pie charts

Technology – the ability to use computers, phones and other relevant technology tools

Roof system installation – the ability to execute and teach others to execute roof system installation skills

Safety and security – the ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards, using equipment and materials appropriately

Quality – attention to detail and quality assurance of project and crew members

Productivity – demonstrates the ability to meet and exceed standards, works quickly and accurately

Cost consciousness – understands budgeting and implications to jobs

·      Develops and implements cost-saving measures

·      Displays orientation to profitability

·      Works within approved budget

Relational interaction – Foremen must be able to thrive in a dynamic, interactive environment.

Customer service – desire to help customers even in difficult situations

·      Solicits customer feedback to improve service

·      Manages difficult or emotional customer situations

Problem solving – ability to understand complex problems and make decisions that will benefit everyone as much as possible

·      Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

·      Develops alternative solutions

·      Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

·      Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or graphic form

·      Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

·      Focuses on solving conflict in a non-blaming environment

·      Displays willingness to make decisions

Leadership, Management and Teamwork – Foremen must be able to work well with others and within a company system.

Leadership – motivates others to perform

·      Exhibits confidence in self and others

·      Makes self available to crews, staff and customers

·      Provides regular performance feedback

·      Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth

Management – ability to juggle schedules, details and outcomes

·      Appropriately delegates work assignments

·      Makes timely decisions

·      Includes appropriate people in decision-making process

·      Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities

·      Prioritizes and plans work activities

Teamwork– desire to work with others to accomplish goals

·      Balances team and individual responsibilities

·      Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

·      Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views

·      Shares expertise with others

·      Works well in group problem solving situations

Education and Experience

Essential

·         Safety training: OSHA 10-hour card

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Ability to use/learn business technology

Preferred

·         English fluency

·         Bilingual fluency

·         CDL

·         OSHA 30-hour card

·         Specialized training: crane CCL, forklift, manufacturer,-authorized trainers, man lift, rigging, roof system specific training, cool roofs, CERTA