Commercial Roofing Foreman

Roofing Mankato, Minnesota


Description

Position at Schwickert's

Step up and take command as a Commercial Roofing Foreman for one of the top roofing contractors in the Midwest, where your solid roofing experience, hands-on skills, and confidence will make a mark in the world of roofing excellence.    
We've been around for nearly 120 years, and not only have a resume to show for that history, but also have a full benefit package established to support our people.  
We are currently seeking motivated individuals for the position of Commercial Roofing Foreman at our Mankato location.  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  
The Commercial Foreman is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily activities of the field installers assigned to his/her crew. The Foreman will be responsible for leading a crew of roofers whom install commercial roofing products and systems with the highest degree of quality, in the safest and most cost effective manner.  
  • Provide training, leadership and direction to the field employees under their supervision.
  • Train employees on safety procedures and safety equipment.
  • Maximize productivity while maintaining job costs, installation quality and employee safety.
  • Ensure the proper utilization of materials and equipment.
  • Recruit, mentor and retain a dependable and knowledgeable architectural sheet metal workforce.
  • Ensure quality practices for the department on all projects.
  • Educate employees on architectural sheet metal best practices, terminology, materials and equipment.
  • Plan, administrate, and participate as an instructor in Company sponsored education programs for the workforce.
  • Promote proper work ethic and enforce the Company’s policies, procedures and practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Our Company thrives because of hard-working, driven, dedicated people who enjoy working in a team environment.   
If you’re in search of a company that lives these values, strives to provide nothing but the best service to customers, and is a current industry leader, then look no further!  
JOB DESCRIPTION:  
Education/Experience:  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Proficient knowledge of PC software applications including Word and Excel.
  • Possesses a working knowledge in blueprint reading and specifications.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is preferred. 
  • Occasional travel and out of town work is required.
  • Available to work for extended hours when necessary.
  • Must not be afraid of heights.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  
  • Extensive knowledge with multiple types of roofing products and systems.
  • Advanced planning skills for establishing maximum productivity of workforce, materials, and equipment.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to represent the Company in a professional manner, promoting the organization in a positive and productive discipline which will serve as an example to others.
  • Other critical skills include problem identification/resolution, multi-tasking, follow-through skills to bring tasks to closure, priority setting, and having a sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
  • Other critical skills include problem identification/resolution, multi-tasking, follow-through skills to bring tasks to closure, priority setting, and having a sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT  
Our Commercial Roofing Foremen are hard workers and contribute to the overall company drive for excellence.  
Consider this to be a big step into your career at Schwickert’s, as we promote from within and celebrate our employees’ successes.  
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!  
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