Construction Manager (Traveling)

Baker Roofing Company•Cary, NC

2d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Commercial Roofing Construction Manager plans, organizes, and oversees daily activities for commercial roofing projects. Responsibilities include designating material staging areas, overseeing and training personnel in roofing system installation, managing crew schedules and issues, and ensuring roofing systems are installed safely, to a high standard of quality, and cost-effectively. This is a traveling role with a schedule of 15 days on and 5 days off. The manager reviews project files and shop drawings, monitors safety, quality, labor production, materials, equipment, and site cleanliness, and communicates progress and field issues to managers. The role also performs and oversees roofing installation, repair, flashing, sheet-metal, and related work; prepares project paperwork and reports; and coordinates punch lists and project closeout. The position requires at least a high school education, 5 or more years of hands-on commercial roofing experience, and a driver's license. Management experience is preferred. Fluent English is required; Spanish is a plus. The work involves frequent travel and physically demanding outdoor construction conditions, including working at heights and handling materials weighing 50 pounds regularly.

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate.
At least 5 years of hands-on commercial roofing experience.
Valid driver's license required.
Must be able to travel on a schedule of 15 days on and 5 days off.
Must speak fluent English.
Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures, including safety plans, toolbox talks, and safety huddles.
Ability to work independently and lead crews to meet quality and production goals.
Ability to calculate labor projections, material needs, material inventory, and material stretch-outs.
Strong organization, planning, prioritization, attention to detail, and deadline-management abilities.
Ability to train and supervise crew members and subcontractors and take corrective action when needed.
Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and lay out roofs and walls.
Knowledge of cutting, shaping, fitting, joining, and installing edge metal, insulation, ice and water shields, wood, and other construction materials.
Knowledge of installing pipe boots, ridge and hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, ice and water shield, counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and through-wall flashing.
Knowledge of installing crickets and chimney flashing and performing seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering.
General knowledge of construction materials and tools used to assemble, install, or repair roofing structures.
Interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, including the ability to work with teams, managers, general contractors, customers, and community members.
Ability to identify problems and develop timely solutions.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to climb and work on ladders, scaffolds, stairways, and at heights; balance, handle materials, and perform repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
Ability to see details at close range and sustain standing and physical activity over extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.
Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Review job files and shop drawings with the manager, including scope, materials and delivery schedules, labor budgets, and job-site contacts.
Ensure proper safety procedures and equipment are in place and used correctly.
Supervise and support the crew daily on safety, quality, and labor production; train crew members and subcontractors as needed.
Designate material staging areas, plan material needs, monitor inventory, and prevent shortages.
Maintain job-site cleanliness and daily housekeeping.
Monitor and maintain on-site equipment, and report broken or defective equipment to the toolroom and garage.
Communicate daily with managers about job progress, field problems, and technical questions.
Prepare and submit daily job reports, time sheets, safety huddles, material and sheet-metal shop requisitions, and toolbox talks as directed.
Control labor projections, material storage, and material requirements, and review completed-job performance against safety, quality, and budget objectives.
Perform overall quality control, including checking water tightness, ensuring tools and materials are cleared from the roof, and confirming the site is complete and clean.
Coordinate punch lists and job closeout before the crew leaves the site for the final time.
Install roof and wall panels, flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, and roof curbs; take trim and panel measurements and plan clip spacing.
Install, repair, or replace single-ply and other roofing systems and roofing materials, including insulation, vapor barriers, flashing, and related components.
Cut, shape, fit, join, seam, and solder roofing and sheet-metal materials; apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, coatings, and roofing cement as needed.
Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, and equipment; inspect equipment, structures, and materials; repair defects or damage using appropriate materials.
Read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and lay out roofs and walls.
Implement Architectural Building Value continuity throughout the project lifecycle in line with client design and financial objectives.
Evaluate information for compliance with standards and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
Receive manufacturer training.

Benefits

Benefits available on Day 1.
Weekly pay.
Annual paid holidays and paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company cell phone and laptop.
Company vehicle and gas card.
Lodging covered for overnight travel, plus an additional $50 daily per diem.
401(k) matching program: 100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods.
Employee Assistance Program.
Family-oriented culture and work-life balance.