Commercial Roofing Foreman

Baker Roofing Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401K Matching

ESOP

EAP

Safety Training

On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Baker Roofing Company is seeking a Roofing Foreman to lead daily jobsite operations, oversee installation and repair of commercial roofing systems, and ensure high-quality workmanship. You will coordinate crews, materials, and safety practices while communicating with project managers and customers.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, planning, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED preferred, but not required.
• Experience: 3+ years in commercial roofing; foreman experience a plus.
• Driver's license: required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily jobsite operations and direct roofing crews to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Review project scope, drawings, specs, schedules before work begins.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks on site.

Skills

Safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Materials estimation

Labor productivity

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Baker Roofing Company - Commercial Roofing Foreman

For more than 110 years, Baker Roofing Company has been a trusted leader in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, and restoration. With over 29 locations across the Southeast, we're committed to quality craftsmanship, employee development, and a family focused culture built on safety and teamwork.

Develop valuable industry skills and build a career with opportunities to grow from Foreman to Master Foreman.

Why Join Baker Roofing?

• Weekly Pay
• Annual Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• 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 (EAP)
• Comprehensive Safety Training from Day One
• Paid On-the-Job Training & Career Development

Summary

As a Roofing Foreman, you will perform and oversee the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial roofing systems, including TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, metal, and other low-slope roofing materials.

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/GED preferred, but not required
• Experience: 3+ Years in Commercial Roofing, Foreman experience is a plus
• Driver's License: Required

Skills & Qualifications

Successful Candidates Demonstrate

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial roofing systems, including TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, metal, and related products.
• Strong knowledge of roofing details, flashing systems, waterproofing, and roof layouts.
• An understanding of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.
• Ability to plan daily work, assign responsibilities, and manage labor productivity.
• Experience reading blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Ability to estimate material needs, manage inventory, and minimize waste.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with customers, subcontractors, project managers, and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily jobsite operations and direct roofing crews to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, schedules, and production goals before work begins.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and jobsite inspections.
• Ensure all crew members follow OSHA regulations and Baker Roofing safety policies.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to maximize productivity.
• Monitor material deliveries, inventory, and storage to minimize delays and waste.
• Install, repair, and oversee commercial roofing systems, including TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, metal, and related assemblies.
• Ensure proper installation of insulation, vapor barriers, flashing, waterproofing systems, edge metal, and roof accessories.
• Perform quality inspections throughout each phase of the project to verify workmanship and manufacturer specifications.
• Identify and resolve field issues quickly while communicating project impacts to management.
• Meet with general contractors, customers, inspectors, and project managers to coordinate work and maintain positive relationships.
• Complete daily reports, labor tracking, timesheets, production updates, and other required documentation.
• Monitor and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment, reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Mentor, train, and develop crew members while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites throughout the project.
• Conduct final quality inspections, complete punch lists, and ensure projects are fully complete before turnover.
• Participate in planning meetings, manufacturer training, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
• 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, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor