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Baker Roofing

Southeast/Mid-Atlantic commercial roofing contractor; employee-owned

Commercial Roofing Foreman

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One to three years of roofing experience is required.
  • A driver's license is required.
  • Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures for establishing safety plans, including toolbox talks and safety huddles.
  • Ability to calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs.
  • Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and lay out roofs and walls.
  • Knowledge of cutting, shaping, fitting, joining, and installing edge metal, insulation, ice and water shields, wood, and other construction materials.
  • Ability to calculate material stretch-outs and maintain material inventory.
  • Ability to read and use a tape measure and mark or record distances.
  • Knowledge of installing pipe boots, ridge and hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice and water shield.
  • Knowledge of installing counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and through-wall flashing.
  • Knowledge of installing crickets, chimney flashing, and curbs, and performing seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering.
  • General knowledge of construction materials and tools used to assemble, install, or repair roofing structures.
  • Ability to complete timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reports.
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to work on a team and take corrective action when necessary.
  • Ability to train and supervise crew members and subcontractors as needed to meet quality and production goals.
  • Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments.
  • Ability to identify problems and develop solutions to complete work in a timely manner.
  • Ability to convey information effectively through oral or written communication.
  • Ability to meet with general contractors and customers.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds, stand, walk, and balance for extended periods, and repeatedly bend, twist, kneel, crouch, stoop, or crawl.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and meet fall-protection requirements; combined employee, personal protective equipment, and gear weight must not exceed 309 pounds.
  • Ability to work around variable lighting, extreme temperatures, loud noise, contaminants, hazardous materials and equipment, heights, and other potentially dangerous conditions; strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.
  • Work schedules may include early mornings, extended days, weekends, and holidays depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

  • Review the job file and shop drawings with the manager, including the scope of work, ordered materials and delivery schedule, labor-production budget, and job-site contacts.
  • Coordinate with the manager to ensure appropriate safety measures and equipment are available and used properly; the foreman is ultimately responsible for these on site.
  • Supervise and support the crew each day on safety, quality, and labor production.
  • Maintain job-site cleanliness and daily housekeeping.
  • Count all received materials and compare them with the purchase order.
  • Plan ahead and monitor daily material needs to avoid shortages.
  • Monitor and maintain on-site equipment, including kettle motors and cutters, and notify the tool room or garage of broken or defective equipment before returning it.
  • Receive manufacturer training.
  • Prepare and submit daily job reports, field-progress updates, technical questions, and timesheets as directed by the manager.
  • Control the overall quality of each job by checking for water tightness, removing mops from the roof, ensuring the site is complete and clean, and coordinating punch lists and job closeout before the crew leaves for the last time.
  • Review completed-job performance with the manager regarding safety, quality, and budget.
  • Attend coordination and planning meetings.
  • Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric materials, or other asphaltic compositions.
  • Cut felt, shingles, and flashing strips and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
  • Install vapor barriers or insulation layers on flat-roof decks and seal the seams.
  • Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust.
  • Install partially overlapping roofing-material layers over roof insulation, determining overlap with chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
  • Cover roofs and exterior walls with slate, single-ply systems, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, and other tools.
  • Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, and equipment.
  • Repair cracks, defects, or damage using appropriate materials.
  • Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings.
  • Inspect equipment, structures, and materials.
  • Train and coach other employees.
  • Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards.
  • Follow company safety policies and procedures.

About the Company

Baker Roofing

Southeast/Mid-Atlantic commercial roofing contractor; employee-owned

Baker Roofing is a large commercial roofing contractor with 29 locations across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. It provides roofing services for commercial properties, including installation, maintenance, and repairs. The company works through on-site teams led by professional crews and emphasizes clear communication, honest partnerships, and a standard of work that lasts. Since 2025, every employee is an owner, aligning personal accountability with project quality and customer satisfaction. Baker Roofing differentiates itself by growing market-by-market rather than through acquisitions and by pursuing lifetime relationships rather than short-term deals. Its goal is to deliver high-quality roofing work that earns long-term trust and peace of mind for clients, employees, and the industry alike.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Founded
1915

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