Commercial Roofing Field Superintendent

North American Roofing Services LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Roofing Services LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Superintendent to lead field crews on commercial/industrial roof installations. The role focuses on staffing, safety training, and coordinating with Field Managers to keep projects on time and on budget.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial roofing, OSHA 30 or ability to obtain, and strong MS Office skills. Willingness to travel 50–60% is required for southeast projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalency.
• 5+ years experience as superintendent leading in-house or subcontractor crews.
• 10+ years of commercial roofing experience.
• OSHA 30 certified or the ability to acquire within two months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of local codes and regulations preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Manage field crews to meet production needs and budgets.
• Review job scopes, travel budgets and hours with Field Manager before start.
• Ensure safety and quality standards through training and toolbox talks.
• Maintain daily progress reports, timekeeping, and expense tracking.
• Coordinate with Field Manager and PM to remove roadblocks for crews.

Job description

Field Management

Chattanooga, TN

ID: 4424-198

Full-Time/Regular

North American Roofing boasts over 46 years of expertise in providing high-quality flat and low slope commercial roofing solutions across the United States. Specializing in TPO, PVC, and EPDM roofing systems, we excel in delivering durable and energy-efficient roofing solutions tailored to meet the needs of commercial and industrial clients. While our primary markets are concentrated in the Southeast, our capabilities extend nationwide, allowing us to effectively serve clients wherever their projects take them.

We are actively searching for a Superintendent to join our operations team in the Southeast. In this role you'll lead in-house or field partner crews in an efficient and safe manner through install projects on commercial and industrial roofs.

Job Duties:

Management of Field Crews

• Ensure crews are staffed to meet production needs by interviewing and selecting candidates to fill open positions.
• Ensure all crew members are trained to meet safety and quality standards by providing detailed training as needed- from Toolbox talks to skills training.
• Develop and perform ongoing crew assessments in order to strengthen performance of the Field Managers and crew level staff
• Develop and conduct career development training programs for crew members and Field Managers
• Utilizing training offerings provided by manufacturers
• Manage the tools and material needs of each crew
• Review job scope, travel budget and hours of each job with the Field Manager prior to job start
• Act as liaison between Field Manager and PM and quickly resolve and remove roadblocks for crews

Administrative Duties

• Review and approve weekly timekeeping for crews by reconciling time to Geo Tab reports
• Review and approve monthly expense reports
• Review daily crew progress and daily labor as compared to budget and adjust as needed
• Provide feedback during project handoff on estimated hours
• Complete accident reports and investigate incidents as needed
• Ensure all FM checklists are complete and daily progress reports submitted to CRM

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Equivalency
• 5+ years experience as superintendent leading in-house or subcontractor crews
• 10+ years of commercial roofing experience
• OSHA 30 certified or the ability to acquire the certification within two months of hire
• Proficiency with Microsoft office products
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred
• Knowledge of local area codes and regulations preferred
• Ability to travel extensively
• Experience in Coatings, Single Ply, Hot, Metal roofing systems a plus
• Certa trained a plus

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to work in varied extreme weather conditions (extreme hot and extreme cold).
• 50-60% travel by car or plane.
• Repetitive bending and stooping with occasional lifting up to 40 pounds is required. Operating heavy equipment and lifting heavy materials occasionally.
• Repetitive finger/hand/forearm motion necessary for completing data entry. Ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and other office equipment.
• Talking and listening required for answering telephones and conversing personally with customers and staff. Manual dexterity required for accessing filing cabinets.