Roofing Superintendent

Kintec Global Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Roofing Superintendent to lead commercial roofing projects in New York City. This permanent role oversees roofing crews and subcontractors, plans daily manpower, sequences work, and coordinates materials and site logistics to meet drawings and manufacturer specs.

The ideal candidate has extensive roofing field experience, can read drawings, and upholds OSHA safety standards. NYC project experience and SST certifications are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Minimum strong commercial roofing field background.
• Proven experience supervising roofing crews and managing field production.
• Ability to read roofing drawings, details, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety, fall protection, and OSHA requirements.
• NYC SST/OSHA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise roofing crews and subcontractors across active project sites.
• Plan daily manpower, sequencing, and production.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, and site logistics.
• Ensure roofing installations meet drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity, and project schedules.
• Maintain OSHA and fall-protection standards on site.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Contractors, consultants, and other trades.
• Identify field issues and communicate changes or additional work to the office.
• Assist with inspections, punch lists, and project closeout.
• Support Saturday work where required by project schedules.

Skills

Crew supervision

Field production

Reading drawings

OSHA compliance

Safety awareness

Tools

TPO

EPDM

PVC

Modified bitumen

Waterproofing

Job description

Roofing Superintendent
Location: Astoria, Queens / New York City project sites
Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise roofing crews and subcontractors across active project sites
• Plan daily manpower, sequencing, and production
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, and site logistics
• Ensure roofing installations meet drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements
• Monitor workmanship, productivity, and project schedules
• Maintain OSHA, fall-protection, and jobsite safety standards
• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Contractors, consultants, and other trades
• Identify field issues early and communicate changes or additional work to the office
• Assist with inspections, punch lists, and project closeout
• Support Saturday work where required by project schedules

Required Experience

• Strong commercial roofing field background
• Prior experience as a Roofing Superintendent, Field Supervisor, or senior Roofing Foreman
• Hands-on knowledge of commercial roofing systems such as TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, SBS, BUR, and related waterproofing systems
• Proven experience supervising roofing crews and managing field production
• Ability to read roofing drawings, details, and specifications
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety, fall protection, and OSHA requirements
• Valid driver's license preferred
• NYC SST / OSHA certifications strongly preferred

Ideal Background

• Commercial new construction roofing
• Re-roofing and roof replacement
• Roofing repairs and maintenance
• Waterproofing
• Coordination of penetrations, flashing, curbs, drains, and rooftop equipment
• Experience working on occupied or logistically challenging NYC projects

This is a permanent opportunity with an established contractor offering long-term stability and the chance to take responsibility for significant commercial roofing projects throughout New York City.