Dallas-area Commercial Roofing Operations Leader

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

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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

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.