Kona Roofing Crew Lead – Hands-On Foreman

Lava Roofing; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Lava Roofing is seeking an experienced Roofing Crew Foreman to lead field crews across Kona and the Big Island. This hands-on leadership role requires organizing daily work, maintaining safety and quality standards, coordinating labor and materials, and ensuring every crew member understands the project plan.

The Foreman will also contribute directly to roofing work when needed. As a long‑standing Hawaii contractor, Lava Roofing offers competitive hourly pay, overtime potential, and

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on roofing or closely related construction experience.
• Experience as a roofing foreman, crew leader, or lead installer.
• Strong knowledge of roofing materials, tools, installation and repair methods.
• Ability to understand project scopes, measurements, plans, and installation details.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, train, and hold crew members accountable.
• Strong safety awareness and sound job-site judgment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and resolve field challenges.
• Comfortable performing physical roofing work outdoors.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead roofing crews during installations, repairs, reroofing, and tear-offs.
• Review daily project goals and assign responsibilities to crew members.
• Confirm that materials, tools, equipment, and safety supplies are available.
• Enforce job-site safety standards and correct unsafe practices.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity, and compliance with project requirements.
• Inspect roofing details, flashing, seams, fasteners, penetrations, and completed work.
• Train and coach laborers on roofing methods and safe tool use.
• Communicate project progress, labor needs, material needs, and challenges to management.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, vendors, and other trades.
• Maintain accurate time, production, and job-site records.
• Keep job sites organized and ensure customer property is protected.
• Perform hands-on roofing duties when additional crew support is needed.

Skills

Roofing experience

Foreman experience

Safety leadership

Communication

Team training

Problem solving

Job description

Lava Roofing is seeking an experienced Roofing Crew Foreman to lead field crews across Kona and the Big Island. This hands-on leadership role requires organizing daily work, maintaining safety and quality standards, coordinating labor and materials, and ensuring every crew member understands the project plan.

The Foreman will also contribute directly to roofing work when needed. As a long‑standing Hawaii contractor, Lava Roofing offers competitive hourly pay, overtime potential, and