Roofing Operations Lead - Projects, Budgets & Teams

MDC Executive Search; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDC Executive Search is seeking a hands-on Roofing Operations & Project Manager for Tampa Bay. You will lead three to five roofing crews across residential and commercial projects, manage the master production schedule, and partner with the Production Manager to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes ownership, cost control, field reporting, safety, and adherence to manufacturer specifications. Expect on-site, field, and office responsibilities across Tampa Bay.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of roofing operations or project management experience on both residential and commercial projects.
• Direct supervision of roofing crews, superintendents, or subcontractors.
• Track record of managing multiple concurrent jobs on time and within budget.
• Job costing and budget management experience, including change orders.
• Experience building processes and accountability in a small to mid-size roofing or construction company.
• Working knowledge of CRM platforms, construction management software, and spreadsheets.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between jobsites throughout Tampa Bay.

Responsibilities

• Lead three to five roofing crews across multiple residential and commercial projects, setting expectations, coaching team members, and holding people accountable.
• Work with the Production Manager on the master production schedule, labor, materials, equipment, deliveries, inspections, and subcontractors.
• Review budgets before work begins, track actual labor, material, and subcontractor costs, and catch overruns early.
• Manage scope changes and change orders, including approvals and communicating the impact on cost and completion dates.
• Build practical processes for job handoffs, pre-job planning, purchasing approvals, daily field reporting, quality checks, and closeout.
• Help leadership improve CRM workflows, define job stages and task ownership, and drive consistent team adoption.
• Visit jobsites regularly to verify workmanship, safety, and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Lead regular production reviews on job status, budget variances, staffing, and schedule risks.

Skills

Roofing operations

Project management

Budget management

CRM familiarity

Travel ready

Tools

CRM software

Construction management software

Spreadsheets

Job description

MDC Executive Search is seeking a hands-on Roofing Operations & Project Manager for Tampa Bay. You will lead three to five roofing crews across residential and commercial projects, manage the master production schedule, and partner with the Production Manager to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes ownership, cost control, field reporting, safety, and adherence to manufacturer specifications. Expect on-site, field, and office responsibilities across Tampa Bay.