Commercial Roofing Foreman

Rice Companies is looking for a Lead Roofing Foreman to join the team at our Sauk Rapids, MN, location. The Lead Roofing Foreman serves as a site/crew lead for Rice Companies’ self-performing roofing activities. Roofing Foreman also assist in managing and coordinating all site activities of Rice Companies personnel, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure the highest quality control, safety practices, and maintain on time scheduling and budgets.

Position Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Proven leader with the ability to lead and mentor a team of 4-5 Roofing Technicians
• Works with Roofing Service Manager to produce and establish weekly schedules, daily planning for Roofing Technicians while monitoring and approving hours performed on a weekly basis
• Provide daily work progress to Roofing Service Manager and Management
• Strong communicator with the ability to teach, work alongside, and mentor others
• Problem solver, being able to collaborate with team members to produce the best possible repair/project outcome
   

Pre-Engineered Steel Building Re-Roofing:

• Installation or replacement of metal roofing panels
• Repair or replacement of waterproof coating, vapor barriers, insulation, roofing trims, flashings, gutters, and other roofing accessories
• Repair, replace and remove damaged building materials and debris
• Inspect roofing for damages and perform any needed repairs
• Clean rooftops by removing leaves, snow/ice and other debris
   

Additional Responsibilities:

• Dependable, punctual with the availability for overnight travel on a per project basis 40hrs per week
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• May also assist with setting conventional steel, installing metal wall panels, insulation, doors and hardware and other functions related to steel commercial framed buildings
• Facilitate transportation of equipment and materials to and from the jobsite
• Assist with goals, reviews, and feedback for Service Team and field staff members
   

Qualifications:

• Ability to work alongside others, leading and mentoring during a repair/project, holding others accountable for project deadlines, quality of work, and safety
• Demonstrated skill in the use, care and safety of basic carpentry and power equipment
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Previous experience in commercial metal roofing /building installation, carpentry, or related work
• Experience with scissor lift, forklift, boom lift, and skid steer. Certifications a plus
• Confidence to work at heights in a safe manner
• Ability to sit, stand kneel, climb stairs, ladders and carry roofing materials to work area
   

Benefits:

With competitive pay, family-forward benefits and a little fun mixed in, Rice Companies works to build a team that’s second to none.

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Employee Only Premiums are 100% Company Paid)
• Life Insurance
• 401K w/Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Training and Development

Successful candidates must successfully pass pre-employment screenings which may include:

• DOT Medical Exam
• Position based Fitness for Duty exam
• Non-DOT drug screening
• Criminal Background Check

Basic Tools are required to be supplied by each individual field employee.
Rice Companies supplies work vehicle, all power tools, shirts and safety equipment.