Roofing Foreman

Job Description

The Roofing Foreman is responsible for leading and working alongside a roofing crew to execute residential roofing installations. This hands-on role requires a strong leader who ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The Foreman coordinates with project management, enforces safety, and oversees crew performance and job site activities from start to finish.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Crew Management

• Supervise roofing crews on job sites, providing hands-on guidance and support.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
• Mentor and train crew members to improve skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce job site discipline and accountability.

Project Execution

• Perform roof installation, repairs, tear-offs, flashing, underlayment, shingle work, and final inspections.
• Interpret blueprints, job scopes, and manufacturer installation guidelines.
• Ensure work meets building codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Identify and resolve job site issues or obstacles proactively.

Logistics & Coordination

• Coordinate daily scheduling, material delivery, and equipment needs with Project Managers.
• Track and report project progress, delays, material usage, and crew hours.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and materials are accounted for and used properly.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company safety protocols.
• Ensure use of proper PPE and fall protection.
• Complete incident reports, conduct job hazard analyses, and promote a culture of safety.

Quality Control

• Inspect in-progress and completed work for defects or issues.
• Ensure warranty requirements and manufacturer specifications are met.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure job sites.

Qualification Requirements

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Experience

• 3+ years of roofing experience; shingle systems preferred (residential or commercial)
• 1+ year in a leadership or foreman capacity strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in reading blueprints and project documentation.
• Strong verbal communication and coordination skills.
• Fast-paced, team-oriented job sites requiring flexibility and focus.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards (OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred).
• Field-based role with daily physical labor and ladder work.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands and Abilities

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Repeat the same movements.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
• Lift 50+ pounds.

Travel Requirements

(Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.)

If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

Due to the nature of this position, a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on each of the duties listed, which may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Freedom Forever is a fair chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This position requires a background check. However, unless an exemption applies, you will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.