Commercial Roofing Operations Manager

Gilder Search Group; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive package

Benefits package

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Roofing Operations Manager to lead field operations for a growing North Dallas–Fort Worth operation. This senior role oversees project execution, field teams, and financial performance, ensuring safety and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial roofing, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to mentor staff while managing budgets, cost to completion, and schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial roofing experience and progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in operations, production, and project management for commercial roofing.
• Experience overseeing multiple Project Managers, Superintendents, and field crews.
• Knowledge of project financials, forecasting, budgets, job costing, margins, and ETC.
• Familiarity with major commercial roofing systems (TPO, PVC, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, BUR, metal).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day commercial roofing field operations including PMs, supervisors, crews, and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to field teams.
• Oversee project performance from handoff through completion, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.
• Manage project financials including budgets, labor costs, margins, and ETC.
• Conduct regular project reviews to identify cost overruns and risks and drive corrective actions.
• Hold managers accountable for performance and financial results.
• Collaborate with estimating, sales, safety, and leadership to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist with manpower planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and subcontractor management.
• Develop operational processes to improve efficiency, profitability, and communication.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Commercial roofing leadership

Project management

Budgeting & ETC

Team mentoring

Communication

Job description

Commercial Roofing Operations Manager

Location: North Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Local Candidates Only
Base Salary: $125,000 + Strong Incentive Package

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Roofing Operations Manager to lead field operations for a growing commercial roofing operation in the North Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing project execution, field teams, financial performance, and operational accountability.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who genuinely enjoys training, mentoring, and developing others while maintaining a firm understanding of project financials and overall branch performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day commercial roofing field operations, including Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, crews, and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and mentorship to operational and field teams.
• Oversee project performance from handoff through completion, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and profitability expectations.
• Manage and review project financials, budgets, labor costs, margins, and estimated cost to completion (EAC/ETC).
• Conduct regular project reviews to identify cost overruns, schedule concerns, production issues, and potential risks.
• Hold Project Managers and field leadership accountable for project performance and financial results.
• Partner with estimating, sales, safety, and executive leadership to ensure smooth project execution.
• Assist with manpower planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and subcontractor management.
• Develop and implement operational processes that improve efficiency, profitability, and communication.
• Build a strong culture centered around accountability, teamwork, safety, employee development, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of commercial roofing experience, with progressive leadership responsibility preferred.
• Strong background in commercial roofing operations, production, and project management.
• Experience overseeing multiple Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, budgets, job costing, margins, and estimated cost to completion.
• Knowledge of major commercial roofing systems including TPO, PVC, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, BUR, and metal.
• Proven ability to develop, mentor, and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance field operations with the financial and strategic side of the business.
• Must currently reside in the North Dallas-Fort Worth area. Relocation is not available for this position.

Compensation

$125,000 base salary + a strong performance-based incentive package, along with a competitive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven commercial roofing leader who wants to take ownership of operations, develop a high-performing team, and directly impact the profitability and continued growth of an established branch.

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