What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Roofing - Superintendent position at R D Herbert & Sons Co?
Description
Role and Responsibilities
The Commercial Roofing Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of commercial roofing projects, from planning and budgeting to execution and close-out. This role ensures that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Commercial Roofing Superintendent Role and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and oversee multiple commercial roofing projects simultaneously.
- Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
- Review contracts, specifications, and drawings to ensure project compliance.
- Monitor job progress and resolve issues proactively.
- Conduct site visits to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Provide regular progress updates to clients and senior management.
- Track material usage, labor costs, and project financials.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, manufacturer requirements, and building codes.
- Support and mentor field leaders (superintendents, foremen).
- Inspect substrates at the time of the visit and ensure that all is acceptable before installation of roof system.
- Ensure that the specifications shop drawings and scope of work are being followed exactly.
- Ensure that all materials are installed with correct adhesives and fasteners in the correct fastening pattern.
- Ensure that all materials are installed with the correct lapping, jointing, and staggering as required
- Ensure that all materials are installed at the correct heat and rate, as required.
Material Storage & Protection
- Ensure that all materials on the job meet the requirements of the construction docs including but not limited construction plans, shop drawings, and/or manufacturer printed instructions.
- Ensure that all materials are properly secured and protected at the jobsite.
- Ensure that all material is stored and installed within the correct environmental conditions.
Qualifications:
- 5–7 years of commercial roofing or construction management experience.
- Strong knowledge of TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, and metal roofing systems.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and schedules.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions.
- Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, etc.) preferred.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, but experience may substitute.
Physical Demands: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential roles and responsibilities. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to be on their feet for extended periods of time, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision. This position may require occasional climbing, balancing, heavy lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. All employees must have the ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Requirements
All employees: Must represent Rackley Roofing Company, Inc. to customers, vendors, industry professionals, and other RRCI employees in a professional manner at all times.