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 labour, materials, equipment and administrative work
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 honour 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. Torch-on Modified Bitumen, Self-Adhered Modified Bitumen, Cold and Hot applied Modified Bitumen, EPDM, TPO, Asphalt and Gravel BUR.
Language skills – able to read and interpret the following:
· Written instructions
· Work related documents
· Safety Legislation and regulations
Communication – the ability to communicate effectively as required
Technology – the ability to use a smartphone
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 Workplace Safety & Health 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
Relational interaction – Foremen must be able to thrive in a dynamic, interactive environment.
Customer service – desire to help customers even in difficult 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
· 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
Assets
Specialized training: Commercial Roof Manufacturer, WHMIS, Fall Protection, man lift, rigging, roof system specific trainings, Driver’s License
Physical Requirements
This position is physically demanding, involves working in the elements, and the ability to access and work at elevations. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
Familiarity with the following roofing systems is an asset: Torch-on Modified Bitumen, Self-Adhered Modified Bitumen, Cold and Hot applied Modified Bitumen, EPDM, TPO, Asphalt and Gravel BUR.
Remuneration is based on experience.
We look forward to speaking with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$46.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
