Foreman - Facade

Tremco; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tremco in Beachwood, OH seeks a dedicated Foreman for the WTI Commercial Building Envelope team. You will lead onsite crews, enforce safety, manage schedules, and ensure quality workmanship across facades including masonry, EIFS, stucco and metal panels.

Travel is required; strong communication and problem-solving are essential. The role demands 5+ years of lead-ship in facade projects, OSHA training, and the ability to coordinate with sales reps, supervisors, and client contacts to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience leading facade projects and teams.
• Thorough knowledge of facade systems (masonry, EIFS, stucco, curtainwall, metal panels).
• Familiar with Tremco CPG materials and safety protocols (OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety programs and daily on-site safety briefings.
• Direct scheduling, crew management and quality control on projects.
• Coordinate with Sales Rep, Supervisors and client contacts to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety management

Project coordination

Communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Lifts operator certification

Swing Stages operator certification

Scaffolding operator certification

Job description

General Purpose of the Job

WTI Commercial Facade Foreman is responsible for the oversight and performance of safety, efficiency, and quality of the WTI Commercial Building Envelope business. Safety is our number one priority and will be embedded into every discussion, meeting and project. As the clear and established leader of the WTI crew, the WTI Foreman is focused on safety, crew management and efficient execution of all WTI Projects assigned to them. Travel will be required. It is the responsibility of the WTI Commercial Foreman to deliver timely and the highest quality service to all our WTI customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Actively administers and enforces Company safety policy and program to minimize accidents affecting employees, the public, and property. This includes responsibility for conducting safety meetings, complying with governmental regulations, reporting and investigating accidents, and planning site‑specific job safety procedures including:

• Conduct the daily onsite safety brief prior to the start of the WTI project with all onsite project personnel (Sales Rep, Customer, WTI Supervisor & Crew, etc.).
• Inspect and ensure the safety of surroundings, equipment, and tools, and identify and discuss any safety concerns.
• Complete the Daily Hazard Analysis form and submit it to the supervisors as applicable.

Project Communication

• Sales Rep on weekly/daily schedule.
• WTI crew members to discuss scope of work and daily tasks.
• The customer prior to arrival, upon arrival, and upon completion of daily work.
• WTI Supervisor on safety, schedule changes, project and crew updates, etc.

Project Management

Efficient project management to include managing crew start and end times, production rates, ensuring tools and materials are available to safely and efficiently complete the assigned project.

• Complete the project per the scope or work, design and specification of contract & engineering documents.
• Complete an end‑of‑day and/or end‑of‑project walk‑through to ensure quality repairs and address any items prior to leaving the job site. Before and after pictures will be sent to the Sales Rep and information will be included in daily project status reports. These items will include detailed work performed updates, materials consumed, and supplies purchases all recorded daily.
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates the scheduling and execution of projects in assigned areas. This responsibility includes job start‑up, job execution in accordance to contract specifications, job shut‑down, and manpower scheduling, all consistent with the planned costs of the job.
• Manages field personnel, including recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, and retaining the quality and number of production personnel needed to meet operating demands. This also includes laying off personnel, disciplinary action, employee assistance, and handling union matters relative to employees. Ensure that all WTI Field Labor has a professional appearance and customer interaction while completing services for a customer.
• Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of project inventory.
• Maintains highest quality on‑site customer relations in projecting a positive image.
• Has knowledge/understanding and assures assigned projects comply with all governmental rules and regulations affecting work sites and employees, i.e., OSHA, DOT, EEO/Affirmative Action, EPA, Wage and Hour, etc.
• Manage, monitor and document performance of WTI Commercial Field Labor and take appropriate steps or corrective measures to resolve employee and work‑related issues. Consult with WTI Commercial Supervisor and Human Resources as needed.
• Contributes to operations by supplying accurate and timely job information, including daily job logs, job file documentation, and compiling information for billing the customer.
• Provides management with earliest possible notification of real and potential job problems.
• Accepts responsibility for the care, custody, and purchasing of company equipment, material, tools, and other assets as assigned by the WTI Commercial Supervisor.
• Trains employees in proper material and equipment usage, maintenance, and storage.
• Co‑ordinates and monitors performance of on‑site subcontractors, where appropriate.
• Perform any other duty and/or project as required or assigned by the WTI Supervisor and/or Commercial Business Manager.
• Maintains ethical business conduct.

Experience

5+ years progressive experience in a similar role to include leading teams and technical solutions, training, troubleshooting, etc. Must be thoroughly familiar with standard facade construction including, masonry, EIFS, Stucco, Curtainwall, metal panels, concrete, plaster and other forms of facade systems and how to properly repair them using Tremco CPG Materials.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• 10 Hour OSHA Card
• 30 Hour OSHA Card (not required but will be provided once hired)
• Lifts operator certification
• Swing Stages operator certification
• Scaffolding operator certification

Other Skills and Abilities

Effective training/education of others and proper/appropriate communication.