Roofing Foreman
hace 13 días
Hyattsville
Job Description The Construction Foreman is responsible for leading field crews and overseeing the daily execution of commercial waterproofing, façade restoration, concrete repair, and building-envelope projects. This position works closely with the Construction Superintendent and Project Manager to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and company quality standards. The Foreman provides hands-on leadership in the field, assigns daily tasks, monitors productivity and workmanship, ensures materials and equipment are available, and maintains a safe and organized jobsite. The ideal candidate has direct field experience with both vertical and horizontal specialty construction projects, including façades, parking garages, balconies, plaza decks, pool decks, and other waterproofing and restoration systems. Key Responsibilities • Lead and supervise field crews performing commercial waterproofing, façade restoration, concrete repair, and related specialty construction work., • Assign daily work activities and clearly communicate project expectations, production goals, safety requirements, and quality standards., • Ensure work is completed according to approved plans, specifications, manufacturer instructions, and company procedures., • Review project drawings, details, scopes of work, and installation requirements with the Superintendent and field team., • Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, attendance, and compliance with jobsite expectations., • Perform hands-on work alongside the crew when needed to support production and project completion., • Coordinate daily manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and access requirements., • Confirm that all required materials, tools, equipment, and safety supplies are available before work begins., • Inspect completed work and immediately correct deficiencies or installation concerns., • Maintain organized work areas and ensure materials, tools, and equipment are properly stored and protected., • Communicate daily progress, manpower, material usage, delays, field conditions, and jobsite concerns to the Superintendent or Project Manager., • Identify unforeseen conditions and promptly report potential scope, schedule, or cost impacts., • Assist with documenting additional work, time-and-material activities, production quantities, and change-order-related information., • Coordinate deliveries, staging areas, access points, equipment setup, and work-area protection., • Ensure work areas are protected from damage and that occupied buildings, vehicles, landscaping, and pedestrian areas remain safe., • Participate in project meetings, site walks, inspections, and coordination meetings as requested., • Assist with punch-list work, final inspections, cleanup, demobilization, and project closeout., • Promote a field culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Scope of Work • The Construction Foreman may oversee crews completing work that includes:, • Commercial waterproofing systems, • Above-grade and below-grade waterproofing, • Traffic-bearing and pedestrian coating systems, • Plaza, podium, and pool deck waterproofing, • Parking garage restoration, • Concrete repair, removal, forming, and placement, • Balcony and elevated deck restoration, • Building façade restoration, • Joint sealants and caulking, • Expansion joint systems, • Air and vapor barriers, • Masonry and exterior envelope repairs, • Crack repair and epoxy injection, • Protective coatings and sealers, • Surface preparation, grinding, chipping, and demolition Required Skills and Qualifications • Strong hands-on experience with commercial waterproofing, façade restoration, concrete repair, or building-envelope construction., • Experience leading crews in a commercial specialty contracting environment., • Ability to understand and follow commercial construction plans, details, specifications, and scope documents., • Knowledge of waterproofing membranes, coatings, sealants, expansion joints, concrete repair materials, and installation methods., • Experience working on both vertical and horizontal projects., • Strong understanding of field production, construction sequencing, and jobsite logistics., • Ability to supervise, motivate, train, and hold field employees accountable., • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to identify quality concerns and implement corrective action., • Ability to track manpower, production quantities, material usage, and project progress., • Experience with scaffolding, aerial lifts, swing stages, rigging, and fall-protection systems., • Strong understanding of OSHA standards and commercial construction safety requirements., • Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the Superintendent and Project Manager., • Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are a plus., • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. Education and Experience • High school diploma or equivalent preferred., • Minimum of three years of commercial construction field experience preferred., • Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Technician, Crew Leader, or similar field leadership professional required., • Direct experience with commercial waterproofing, concrete repair, façade restoration, or building-envelope construction strongly preferred., • Experience with occupied commercial buildings, high-rise properties, parking garages, institutional facilities, and multifamily properties preferred., • OSHA 30 certification preferred., • Aerial lift, scaffolding, rigging, swing-stage, fall-protection, and manufacturer product certifications are preferred. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, an activities may change at any time with or without notice. \nCompany Description Valcourt Building Services works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, stadiums, hospitality buildings, and healthcare buildings. For 35 years Valcourt has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington, DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. We proudly serve clients from our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Valcourt Building Services works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, stadiums, hospitality buildings, and healthcare buildings.\r\n\r\nFor 35 years Valcourt has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington, DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. We proudly serve clients from our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.
