Commercial Roofing Project Manager

Company Description

Waukegan Roofing Co., Inc. is a Commercial and Industrial roofing contractor based in Mundelein, IL, serving the greater Chicago area since 1914. Specializing in low-slope and steep-slope roofing, we install, service, and maintain various roofing systems to ensure quality, value, and service excellence. Our focus on Installing Roofs You Can Rely On sets us apart, with a commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer support throughout the life of the roofing investment.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Commercial Roofing Estimator/Project Manager at Waukegan Roofing Co., Inc. in Mundelein, IL. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing commercial roofing projects from their inception through completion, including budgeting and cost estimation, contract management, and ensuring projects meet their target milestones. This role will work closely with Operations to ensure the projects hit their targets, are installed to specifications, and adhere to industry best practices. The Estimator/Project Manager reports directly to the President.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand the contract to ensure the Company’s responsibilities and scope of the work
• Responsible for catching deviations from the specifications and plans as it relates to scope, contract and schedule
• Generate estimates from blueprint drawings, specifications, field notes, field drawings, and actual field inspections
• Obtain all necessary information, such as: field inspections, measurements, photographs, and sketches required to provide accurate customer pricing
• Submit proposals to customers
• Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and property managers
• Attend/conduct all weekly meetings in conjunctions with project start-up, pre-bid, sales, job progress
• Generate project budgets, submittals, equipment requirements, purchase orders, material lists, manpower requirements
• Conduct pre-job safety analysis of each project with Operations and Safety Manager
• Monitor job costs against original estimates, budgets and change orders
• Manage project closeouts and ensure warranty documents are requested and received
• Execute contracts with verified subcontractors

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred (Construction Management)
• Minimum five (5) years of roofing industry experience.
• Critical skills include planning & organizing; problem identification/resolution, follow-through, priority setting, and a sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Estimating Edge experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable visiting actual job sites about 50% of the time (without fear of heights)
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates.
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Extensive knowledge of roofing materials, techniques and requirements

• Waukegan Roofing Co., Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.