Job Title: Residential Waterproofing Team Foreman
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DC, MD, VA)
Department: Building Envelope & Specialties Division
Reports To: General Manager / Project Manager / Superintendent
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary
We are a premier, high-end custom home builder dedicated to architectural excellence and zero-defect construction. We are seeking a highly skilled Waterproofing Team Foreman to own the execution of our comprehensive weatherization strategies. You will manage a dedicated crew and work hands-on to seal the entire building envelope, including below-grade foundations, slab assemblies, exterior walls, window/door transitions, and flat roofs. Your single, uncompromising objective is to keep all unwanted water out of our clients' luxury residences.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Envelope Execution & Application
- Below-Grade & Foundations: Oversee and execute multi-layer foundation waterproofing, including fluid-applied membranes, dimple boards, and complex footer drainage systems.
- Slabs & Horizontal Barriers: Install high-performance under slab vapor barriers, capillary breaks, and cold-joint water stops to eliminate moisture transmission.
- Above-Grade Walls: Apply advanced weather-resistive barriers (WRBs), self-adhered flashings, and liquid-applied air/vapor barriers to complex framing layouts.
- Penetrations & Openings: Detail critical window, door, and mechanical penetrations with meticulous pan flashings, sill tapes, and custom sealant joints.
- Flat Roofs & Decks: Supervise the installation and detailing of low-slope roof membranes (modified bitumen, TPO, or cold-fluid applied) and plaza deck assemblies.
Crew Leadership & Quality Control
- Lead by example as a working foreman, driving field production while maintaining a clean, highly organized, and respectful job site.
- Enforce strict compliance with manufacturer specifications for elite systems, specifically including Tremco, Polyglass, or approved equivalent high-end product lines.
- Verify rigorous application metrics, including wet/dry mil thickness testing, substrate moisture levels, ambient temperature restrictions, and proper curing windows.
- Identify and correct framing, masonry, or concrete defects before waterproofing materials are applied.
Site Operations & Communication
- Interpret complex architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and building envelope details flawlessly.
- Maintain daily digital field logs using project software, capturing detailed photos of buried components (e.g., foundation membranes before backfill).
- Coordinate seamless handoffs with framing, window installation, roofing, and landscaping subcontractors.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
Experience & Material Mastery
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in residential waterproofing or high-performance home building envelopes.
- Proven track record in a leadership or foreman capacity on custom residential or highly detailed light commercial builds.
- Deep product fluency with commercial-grade residential lines, including Tremco (Exoair commercial systems), Polyglass (self-adhered membranes), Prosoco, or Carlisle. Must be a manufacturer-certified installer of Tremco®, Polyglass®, or equivalent.
- Comprehensive knowledge of building science principles, drainage planes, rainscreen systems, and vapor transmission.
Physical & Logistical Requirements
- Ability to work comfortably at heights (scaffolding, ladders, flat roofs) and in tight conditions (excavated foundations, crawl spaces).
- Digital literacy to navigate field management apps, track crew hours, and document field conditions.
- Valid driver's license with a clean record to operate company vehicle across the DMV area.
- Fluent or functional bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is highly desirable.
Benefits & Compensation
- Premium hourly rate or salary package reflective of high-end residential trade mastery.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Company-provided vehicle or tool/truck allowance, plus fuel card.
- Retirement plan.
- Salary range commensurate with experience.
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Drivers License with own transportation (Required)
Work Location: On the road
