Residential Project Manager

Baker Roofing Company•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall results of residential roofing projects, performing office and field duties from project turnover through final completion. The role manages project preparation, execution, cost control, coordination, and closeout while working with clients, subcontractors, general contractors or homeowners, superintendents, estimators, accounting, and department leadership. The position requires extensive knowledge of residential roofing and the ability to manage several jobs while maintaining a focus on customer service, teamwork, safety, and professional conduct. Baker Roofing Company describes itself as an industry leader with more than 20 locations across the Southeast and over 100 years of work in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, restoration, and related services. The company offers a competitive bonus plan, intensive training courses, competitive benefits, a focus on safety, and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate; college education preferred.
At least 5–7 years of experience overall; 2–3 years of experience for a roofing company.
OSHA-30 certification.
First Aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogen training.
May require other specific equipment licenses or training.
Valid driver’s license required.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and scheduling tools.
Must speak English; Spanish is a plus.
Extensive knowledge and experience in various types of residential roofing.
Motivated and professional.
Strong organizational and writing skills.
Ability to manage several ongoing jobs.
Passion for customer service and teamwork.
Proven track record of managing projects from start to finish, including budgeting, production, costs, and materials.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.
Spanish language skills.
Other specific equipment licenses or training may be required.

Responsibilities

Review contracts before execution, compare them with proposals and estimates, and flag discrepancies.
Review and approve shop drawings and submittals, recommend changes as needed, and review wind-uplift requirements.
Confirm warranties, work permits, and executed job contracts are in place before materials are released or onsite work begins; exceptions require approval by the owner of Baker Roofing.
Ensure the superintendent’s job file is prepared and coordinate project planning with field staff before work begins.
Schedule and attend pre-planning sessions with general contractors and/or homeowners, and schedule pre-roofing conferences before roofing work begins.
Coordinate work schedules with clients and subcontractors and inform the superintendent of schedule changes.
Maintain jobsite records, daily reports, delay requests, and weather reports as required.
Monitor project progress and job costs, provide input for production reports, and report job-cost status to the Department Head weekly.
Review and approve timesheets for completeness and accuracy using GPS reports.
Resolve technical and contractual problems and issues.
Support the superintendent with materials, schedule, and cost information as needed.
Prepare estimates for minor change orders and support estimators with information for major change orders.
Maintain a change-order status log and keep Accounts Receivable informed about pending and approved change orders.
Submit monthly billings in accordance with contract requirements.
Attend main-office and onsite meetings as required and participate in weekly Department Team meetings, providing job status and cost information.
Project final costs for each job before the monthly jobs-in-progress meeting with accounting.
Take responsibility for total project preparation, execution, and closeout.
Manage purchase orders, requisitions, and consolidated delivery forms.