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 www.e-verify.gov. All individuals who accept an offer of employment are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
