Waterproofing Foreman/Superintendent

Cornerstone Recruiting

Bowie, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Blueprints, Driver's License, English Language, Excavation, Groundskeeping, Landscaping, Leadership, Literacy, Management Strategy, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Multilingual, Operational Communications, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Residential Construction, Retirement Plan, Roofing, Spanish Language, Water Resource Management, Waterproofing, Weatherization
LOCATION
Bowie, MD
POSTED
10 days ago
We are actively searching for a Waterproofing Foreman/Superintendent in the DC Metro area for an ultra-high end custom estate contractor. This client isn't just known for building houses, but curating legacies. They pride themselves on unparalleled craftsmanship and sophisticated project management. Now looking for an Assistant Controller who is as precise with numbers as their artisans are with their craft.

Position Summary

The Waterproofing Team Foreman is a critical, hands-on role. You will own the execution of

our comprehensive weatherization and water management 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 have corrected any 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 MEP

Trades and Landscaping Subcontractors.

1Job 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.

For more information or immediate consideration, please contact Mike Murphy at mike@csrecruiting.com or apply directly to this posting.

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