Traveling Waterproofing Foreman - New Orleans

Flynn Group of Companies

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New Orleans, LA on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 13, 2026 Last posted May 13, 2026
Job description

Traveling Waterproofing Foreman

This position will require travel to project sites across Texas, including Amarillo, Abilene, and San Antonio, as well as Monroe, Louisiana.

 Flynn will provide housing accommodation and daily $40 peridium.  

 

Position Summary: The Waterproofing Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating day-to-day field activities related to building envelope and waterproofing systems on commercial construction projects. This role focuses on hands-on supervision, proper installation methods, quality control, and safety compliance while working closely with the Superintendent and project team. This is not a general foreman position—it requires strong knowledge of waterproofing systems, sequencing, and installation practices in high-exposure environments.

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages $32 - $34 DOE! + $40 peridium daily when traveling.

• Multiple wage reviews throughout the year

• Comprehensive PAID benefits - health, dental, and vision

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401k w/ company match

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Mobile apps and training programs are available to help you further your skills

 

What We are Seeking:

The Foreman is expected to have hands-on experience with the installation, coordination, or oversight of the following systems and components:

Waterproofing & Weather Barrier Systems

  • Foundation sheet waterproofing and insulation
  • Sheet-applied and fluid-applied weather barriers
  • Hot rubberized asphalt (HRA), cold fluid-applied asphalt (CFA), and polyurea systems
  • Water repellents and protective coatings
  • Horizontal coating systems (traffic coatings, podium decks)
  • Roof paver systems
  • Firestopping systems

Sealants, Joints & Flashings

  • Air barrier installation
  • Expansion joints (including compressed foam systems)
  • Detail and control joint caulking
  • Dynamic sealant joints (new construction and retrofit/restoration)
  • Masonry, concrete tilt, metal panel, glazing, sidewalk, and civil sealant joints
  • Metal panel joints and insulated metal panel (IMP) sealants
  • Sheet metal support flashings
  • Proper lapping of metal trims for watertight systems
  • Compressive expansion joints between panels and adjacent systems

Building Envelope Components

  • Adhering insulation to foundation walls with proper flashing protection
  • Sealant installation at glazing and glass systems
  • Waterproofing accessory components and transition details

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with high-rise, hospitality, or multi-family construction projects.
  • Familiarity with manufacturer systems such as Tremco, Sika, Carlisle, GCP, Soprema, or similar.
  • Experience coordinating with façade, roofing, glazing, and structural teams.
  • Strong understanding of waterproofing sequencing and trade coordination.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and details.
 
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05/11/26

Compensation (from employer):
32–34 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Lead waterproofing projects, coordinate installation, ensure quality, safety, and compliance across multiple sites.

Job title

Traveling Waterproofing Foreman

Experience level

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Based in New Orleans, travel across Texas and Louisiana allowed.

Salary

32–34 USD per-hour-wage

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

waterproofingsealantsconstruction drawing interpretationsafety compliance

Preferred skills

manufacturer systemsfaçade coordinationmulti-project experiencebilingual

Specializations

waterproofingsealantsbuilding envelopeinstallation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Orleans, LA, USA

On-site City