Commercial Roofing Project Manager

crabapple roofing contractorsAtlanta, GA

9 days ago

Occupations

Construction Managers Project Management Specialists First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Industries

Roofing Contractors Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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About the role

Senior Project Manager Crabapple Roofing Contractors is seeking a high-performing Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial roofing projects. This role is designed for a disciplined operator who has successfully managed roofing projects up to and exceeding $5,000,000 in contract value and understands how to protect margin, control schedule, and navigate Reroof and GC-driven construction environments. We are not seeking administrators. We are seeking project owners.

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager is fully responsible for the successful execution of assigned commercial roofing projects from contract turnover through final closeout and warranty issuance. This individual owns:

Financial performance
Schedule adherence
Contract compliance
Risk mitigation
Field coordination
Client relationships
Warranty delivery

Success in this role is measured by margin protection, schedule performance, clean closeouts, and repeat client opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Ownership & Margin Protection
Manage roofing projects with budgets exceeding $5,000,000 Establish and maintain detailed cost tracking by cost code
Monitor labor production rates and forecast cost at completion monthly
Identify and mitigate financial risk early
Price and submit change orders within contractual timelines
Protect gross margin from scope creep, schedule compression, and unapproved work
Support accurate billing and assist with accounts receivable management
Drive timely retainage recovery
Contract & Risk Management
Perform detailed contract and Division 7 specification review
Identify scope gaps, design inconsistencies, and exposure risks
Ensure compliance with FM, ANSI/SPRI, ES-1, and manufacturer requirements
Track contractual notice provisions and deadlines
Document schedule impacts caused by other trades
Avoid execution of out-of-scope work without written authorization
Schedule Integration & Production Leadership
Integrate roofing schedule into GC master schedules
Participate in OAC and scheduling meetings
Coordinate sequencing with structural, MEP, facade, and equipment trades
Protect roofing duration from trade stacking and sequencing conflicts
Maintain 30-day and 60-day look-ahead planning
Adjust manpower strategically to maintain performance without sacrificing quality
Technical Oversight & Submittal Management
Prepare and manage roofing system submittals
Review returned submittals for compliance prior to release to field
Issue RFIs where drawings conflict or details are incomplete
Coordinate penetrations, curbs, drainage layouts, and edge conditions
Verify fastening density and uplift compliance during installation
Ensure manufacturer inspection readiness
Field Leadership & Quality Assurance
Lead and support superintendents and field crews
Conduct routine jobsite visits to verify workmanship standards, attachment methods, insulation quantities, edge securement, and drain and flashing integrity
Enforce company safety standards and OSHA compliance
Ensure required documentation and photo reporting are completed daily
Drive punch list completion efficiently
Client & GC Relationship Management
Serve as primary operational contact for GC and ownership teams
Maintain proactive, professional communication
Manage expectations and resolve issues decisively
Protect and strengthen long-term GC relationships
Performance Expectations
Deliver projects on or ahead of schedule
Maintain or exceed estimated gross margins
Provide accurate monthly cost forecasting
Minimize change order disputes
Prevent avoidable safety incidents
Complete projects with clean closeout documentation
Secure timely final payment and retainage release
Position the company for repeat business

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of commercial roofing project management experience
Demonstrated success managing complex new construction roofing projects exceeding $5,000,000 in value
Strong knowledge of low-slope roofing systems including TPO, PVC, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, and coatings
Experience working within large GC-driven master schedules
Proven financial management discipline on large-scale projects
Strong understanding of wind uplift classifications, ES-1 edge metal standards, manufacturer warranty requirements, submittal and RFI processes, and contract notice and change order procedures
Strong leadership and communication skills
Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft OfficeValid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

What We Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus structure 401(k) with Company MatchHealth, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Opportunity to lead large-scale commercial projects within a growing organization

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Atlanta, GA

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Roofing Contractors

Posted

9 days ago

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