Commercial Roofing Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Roofing Foreman

Start Date: Immediately

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $38.00-$45.00/Hour DOE

Position Overview: As a Commercial Roofing Foreman, you’ll be the leader on the roof—guiding your crew through daily operations while setting the standard for safety, quality workmanship, and productivity. You play a critical role in keeping projects on track, crews motivated, and job sites running safely and efficiently from start to finish.

At J.R. & Co., Inc., we're not just building roofs—we're building careers. Established in 1986 and proudly veteran-owned, we're an energetic, optimistic, and family-oriented construction company based in Kansas City, MO. Our services span everything from commercial roofing, sheet metal, glass, solar panel installation, rooftop maintenance, and disaster relief. With a reputation for excellence in workmanship and customer service, we’ve earned recognition from top industry manufacturers and an A+ rating from the BBB. If you're looking for a place to grow, thrive, and make a real impact while working in a safety-focused, supportive environment, J.R. & Co., Inc. is the place for you. Join our team today and help us build something great!

Essential Functions:  

• Coordinate with Crew Members, Superintendents, and Project Managers to manage scheduling, scope of work, and daily jobsite activities, including communicating any scope changes before execution.
• Lead and support crew performance and development, ensuring productivity, accountability, and proper time tracking while resolving any timesheet discrepancies.
• Document daily jobsite activity including production, quality control, and jobsite updates through accurate daily logs.
• Communicate and coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and other trades to resolve issues and keep work progressing smoothly.
  
• Manage jobsite readiness, materials, and equipment, including weather monitoring, end-of-day job protection, inventory coordination, and proper maintenance/storage of tools, vehicles, and trailers.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards and jobsite compliance while maintaining a safe and professional work environment.
• Maintain project schedules and production goals to ensure projects stay on time and within labor hour targets.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and job walkthroughs to ensure clear project expectations and alignment before work begins.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred); able to obtain required equipment operation certifications
• Ability to obtain security clearance for military and secured job sites
• Familiar with SMACNA standards and construction best practices
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings, site plans, and specifications
• Strong leadership & communication skills
• Solid critical thinking, problem‑solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, hard‑working, with a willingness to learn new systems
• Embodies company values: Family Culture, JR Attitude (humble & teachable), Extreme Ownership, and a growth mindset; communicates respectfully and adheres to company policies at all times

Education and Experience:  

• Minimum 3 years construction experience, 
• Minimum 3-5 years roofing specific experience
• Experience working with TPO, EPMD, Modified Bitumen, metal roofing, coping, and the above, listed materials

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 

• Pass initial drug test and participate in random drug test program
• Willing to travel
• Ability to perform elevated work (work on rooftops, heights)
• Frequently lift and carry 50lbs or greater
• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking 
• Outdoor environment in all types of weather (8+ hours per day)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
  
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
  
• 401(k) with company match
• Fringe Benefit sub-plan (where applicable)
• Company issued phone or phone stipend
• Company truck and fuel card or stipend
• Weekly Pay

Schedule Location

• In Person - Kansas City, MO 64108
• Day Shift: Mon-Friday 
• Overtime and weekend work as job requires

J.R. & Co., Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. JR & Co. Inc. participates in E-Verify. To learn more visit   All individuals who accept an offer of employment are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.