Roofing Foreman
Pelican Crest Commercial Roofing · Baton Rouge, LA
Mar, 2019 · Present
Lead 2–3 crews of 8–12 roofers on TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen re-roofs and new builds averaging 65,000 sq ft; completed 92 projects worth $21.4M.
Maintained zero lost-time incidents across 310,000+ crew hours by enforcing daily JHA briefings, 100% tie-off, and guardrail/warning-line plans.
Delivered 94% of projects at or under budget by tracking labor per square, material waste (held under 4%), and change orders against estimates.
Mobilized hurricane response after Hurricane Ida, dry-in of 1.1M sq ft across 37 facilities within 21 days, including hospitals and distribution centers.
Passed 100% of GAF and Carlisle manufacturer warranty inspections, securing 20- and 30-year NDL warranties on $14M of installed roofing.
Led metal retrofit recover systems on 14 warehouses (420,000 sq ft), cutting owner energy costs up to 18% with added polyiso insulation.
Lead Roofer
Bayou Ridge Roofing & Sheet Metal · Baton Rouge, LA
Jun, 2014 · Feb, 2019
Ran day-to-day crew of 6–8 on single-ply and SBS modified bitumen projects; installed 2.6M sq ft across 70+ commercial and school roofs.
Cut rework callbacks 40% by introducing seam-probe checklists, infrared moisture surveys, and end-of-day tie-in protocols.
Fabricated and installed custom sheet-metal flashings, coping, and gutters, saving $180K in subcontract costs over four years.
Trained 15 apprentices on torch safety, hot-air welding, and fall protection; 11 advanced to journeyman roofer.
Coordinated with GCs, inspectors, and building owners on phased tear-offs at occupied facilities with zero interior water damage claims.
Roofer / Apprentice
Gulf South Roofing Contractors · Lafayette, LA
May, 2010 · May, 2014
Installed TPO, EPDM, built-up, and standing-seam metal roofs on 120+ commercial projects from 5,000 to 150,000 sq ft.
Completed 4-year roofing apprenticeship with 6,400 on-the-job hours and 576 classroom hours.
Performed tear-offs, deck repair, insulation and cover board installation, and crickets/tapered systems to code.
Supported storm-repair teams after Hurricane Isaac, completing temporary dry-ins on 45 buildings in two weeks.