SERVICE FOREMAN

Service Foreman

Summary

Position responsible for managing the crew during the installation of a quality roof repair in a safe and efficient manner and ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget. This position is also responsible for performing roof inspections, safety inspections and over all knowledge of the job. The Foreman must understand the requirements of all major roofing types, be well skilled in the management of roofing crews, and have experience diagnosing and repairing leaks.

This position reports directly to a Superintendent.

This position is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct the daily onsite safety brief prior to the start of the job/project with the Superintendent. Inspect and ensure all surroundings, equipment and tools and identify and discuss any safety concerns. Complete the Daily Safety Sheet form and submit to the Supervisors as applicable.
• Maintain employee and site safety in OSHA compliance
• Proper installation of all repairs exactly as specified
• Direct the crew; instruct employees, assign and allocate work
• Document project progress and activities
• Responsible for crew production and quality of workmanship
• Maintain good customer relations
• Requisition additional materials from Superintendent in advance
• Responsible for company issued equipment
• Evaluate helpers / laborers
• Ensure all project communication is completed prior to the start of any project. This includes but is not limited to communication with:
  • Superintendent for a daily / weekly schedule
  • Crew members to discuss scope of work and daily tasks
  • Superintendent on schedule changes, project and crew update, etc
• Efficient project management will 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 or specification.
• Ensure that all crew have a professional appearance
• Ensure any customer interaction (by a crew member or the Foreman) is always relayed to the Superintendent immediately
• Manage, monitor and document performance of Laborers and take appropriate steps or corrective measures to resolve employee and work-related issues. Consult with Superintendent and Human Resources as needed.
• Perform any other duty and/or project as required or assigned by the Superintendent and/or Regional Branch Manager or COO.

Initially:

• Set up ground safety and cone of areas needed
• Be at the property for delivery of equipment and materials at the start of the project
• Obtain the material receiver slip for the materials being delivered. (This could be ongoing throughout the project)
• Verify that every item and quantity on the receiver is actually in the delivery being received. If an item is on the receiver, and is not delivered, the item should be noted on the receiver as “not delivered”.
• Review the scope of work (NOA, contract or input sheet as needed), ask the branch manager or account manager any for any clarification needed

Daily:

• Ensure the Company truck is well stocked with a variety of membranes, sealants, fasteners, etc.
• Go over the day’s assigned project/s to ensure understanding of the scope of work, safety required, and material needs.
• Check in with the management office to let them know we are there, what building(s) we are working on, ask if there were any issues reported by the residents or property staff and resolve any issues.
• Verify safety is properly set up.
• Verify that the crew is on the proper building and is performing the proper scope of work.
• Determine if there are any materials that are not onsite that will be needed that day or in the next few days to come.
• Contact the superintendent or branch manager if any materials are needed and arrange for their delivery. The foreman should not leave the jobsite.
• At all breaks, instruct the crew to clean up the grounds below the work area as needed. Clean the grounds personally as needed.
• Several times daily, inspect the crews work to ensure that it is completed properly.
• Nearing the end of the day, begin giving the crew instructions on items that must be completed prior to the crew leaving the property
• Before the crew is allowed to leave the property, ensure that all details are completed and that the roof is watertight overnight.
• Update completed projects with notes of what was done, labor hours and materials used, and submit photo documentation.
• Look at tomorrow’s assigned work orders and get prepared for the following day. Ensure tools and equipment needed are in good working order.
• Review timesheet hours and submit any corrections as needed.