Roofing Crew Foreman - Lead Projects on Big Island

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Lava Roofing in Kailua-Kona, HI is seeking a Roofing Crew Foreman to lead field crews and oversee daily roofing project execution across Kona and surrounding Big Island communities.

This hands-on leadership role requires organizing daily work, maintaining safety and quality standards, coordinating labor and materials, and even contributing to roofing work when needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on roofing experience and related construction knowledge.
• Previous experience as a foreman, crew leader, or lead installer.
• Strong knowledge of roofing materials, tools, installation practices, 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 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 protect customer property.
• Perform hands-on roofing duties when needed.

Skills

Hands-on roofing

Foreman experience

Roofing materials knowledge

Project scope understanding

Leadership and training

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptable to priorities

Physical outdoor work

Job description

Lava Roofing in Kailua-Kona, HI is seeking a Roofing Crew Foreman to lead field crews and oversee daily roofing project execution across Kona and surrounding Big Island communities.

This hands-on leadership role requires organizing daily work, maintaining safety and quality standards, coordinating labor and materials, and even contributing to roofing work when needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.