Job Title: Commercial Solar/Roofing Foreman
Location: Kansas City, MO 64108 (In Person)
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $38.00–$45.00/hour - phone stipend, 401(k) match, full health benefits, and weekly pay
We're hiring a Commercial Solar Foreman to lead our solar installation crews in Kansas City. You'll run the roof day to day - setting the pace on safety, quality, and production—and because solar work isn't always back-to-back, you'll also lead and perform commercial roofing work between solar projects. If you want steady, year-round work and a real path to grow, this is it.
Why Join J.R. & Co.
- Real advancement - many of our leaders started on our crews
- Safety-first culture where everyone goes home the way they came in
- Competitive pay, weekly, plus a full benefits package and a company truck
- Backed by an A+ BBB rating and recognition from the industry's top manufacturers
What You'll Do
- Lead daily jobsite operations, setting the standard for safety, quality, and production.
- Lead and develop the crew—productivity, accountability, and accurate time tracking.
- Direct solar PV installs: racking and mounting, module placement, array layout, and watertight flashing.
- Coordinate with electricians and subcontractors on wiring, interconnection, and inspection readiness.
- Lead and perform commercial roofing work when solar projects are light.
- Coordinate with superintendents, project managers, customers, and trades on scope and scheduling.
- Manage materials, equipment, weather monitoring, end-of-day protection, and tool/vehicle care.
- Keep projects on schedule and within labor-hour targets while enforcing OSHA compliance.
What You'll Need
- OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred); able to obtain required equipment-operation certifications
- Familiarity with solar PV systems, racking/mounting hardware, and array layouts, plus jobsite electrical safety practices
- Ability to obtain security clearance for military and secured job sites
- Familiar with SMACNA standards and construction best practices
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, site plans, PV/electrical layouts, and specifications
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Solid critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to learn new systems
- Embodies our values: Family Culture, JR Attitude (humble & teachable), Extreme Ownership, and a growth mindset
Education & Experience
- Minimum 3 years construction experience
- Minimum 2–3 years solar PV installation experience (commercial preferred)
- Minimum 2–3 years roofing-specific experience, with the willingness to perform roofing work as needed
- Experience with solar racking/mounting systems and roofing materials including TPO, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, metal roofing, and coping
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Pass initial drug test and participate in the random drug-test program
- Willing to travel
- Able to perform elevated work (rooftops, heights)
- Frequently lift and carry 50 lbs or greater
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and walking
- Outdoor work in all weather (8+ hours per day)
Benefits & Compensation
- $38.00–$45.00/hour DOE
- Weekly pay
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off an parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Fringe Benefit sub-plan (where applicable)
- Company-issued phone or phone stipend
Schedule
- Day Shift: Monday–Friday
- Overtime and weekend work as the job requires
Ready to lead and build something great? Apply today—we review applications promptly.
J.R. & Co., Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. J.R. & 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.
