Construction Manager
$75k - $85k/yr+ $50 daily per diem + 401(k) match + Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Senior
Cary, NC, USA
In PersonRequires travel on a 15-days-on, 5-days-off schedule; lodging and a $50 daily per diem are provided for overnight travel.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of hands-on commercial roofing experience is required.
- A driver's license is required.
- Must speak fluent English; Spanish is a plus.
- Must be able to travel on a 15-days-on, 5-days-off schedule.
- Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures, including setting up safety plans, toolbox talks, and safety huddles.
- Ability to work independently and supervise and lead the crew to meet quality and production goals.
- Ability to calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, organize, plan, and execute work assignments.
- Ability to train and supervise the crew and subcontractors as needed.
- Ability to read shop drawings and reproduce manufacturing details, and lay out roofs and walls.
- Knowledge of cutting, shaping, fitting, joining, and installing edge metal, insulation, ice and water shields, wood, and other construction materials.
- Ability to calculate material stretch-outs and maintain material inventory.
- Knowledge of installing pipe boots, ridge and hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice and water shield.
- Knowledge of installing counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and through-wall flashing.
- Knowledge of installing crickets, chimney flashing, and curbs, and performing seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering.
- Ability to understand and implement Architectural Building Value continuity throughout the project lifecycle in alignment with client design and financial objectives.
- General knowledge of construction materials and tools used to assemble, install, or repair roofing structures.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions to complete work in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate orally or in writing and meet with general contractors and customers.
- Ability to perform physical work including prolonged standing; using ladders, scaffolds, and stairways; climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials; repeatedly using abdominal and lower-back muscles; seeing close-range details; bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling; and regularly lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting, very hot or very cold temperatures, distracting or uncomfortable noise, and environments involving contaminants, hazardous materials or equipment, minor burns, cuts, bites or stings, and high places or dangerous conditions; safety procedures must be followed.
Responsibilities
- Review the job file and shop drawings with the manager, including the scope of work, ordered materials and delivery schedule, labor-production budget, and job-site contacts.
- Ensure appropriate safety measures and equipment are present on the job and used correctly.
- Supervise and support the crew each day on safety, quality, and labor production.
- Monitor and maintain job-site cleanliness and daily housekeeping.
- Plan ahead and monitor daily needs to prevent material shortages.
- Complete manufacturer training.
- Monitor and maintain on-site equipment, including kettle motors and cutters.
- Notify the toolroom and garage of broken or defective equipment before returning it.
- Communicate daily with managers about job progress, field problems, and technical questions.
- Prepare and submit daily job reports and time sheets as directed by the department head.
- Control the overall quality of each job, including checking water tightness, removing mops from the roof, and ensuring the job site is complete and clean.
- Coordinate the punch list and job closeout before the crew leaves the job site for the last time.
- Review completed job performance with the manager regarding safety, quality, and budget.
- Complete paperwork including time sheets, safety huddles, material and sheet-metal shop requisitions, job reports, and toolbox talks.
- Install roof and wall panels, counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, and roof curbs.
- Seam and solder roofing materials.
- Take trim and panel measurements and prepare clip-spacing plans.
- Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric materials, or other asphaltic compositions.
- Cut metal, felt, shingles, and flashing strips and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Install vapor barriers or insulation layers on roof decks and seal the seams.
- Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust.
- Install partially overlapping material layers over roof insulation, determining overlap with chalk lines, shingling-hatchet gauges, or lines.
- Cover roofs and exterior walls with metal, slate, single-ply systems, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, and other tools.
- Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment.
- Repair cracks, defects, or damage using appropriate materials.
- Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings.
- Inspect equipment, structures, and materials.
- Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards.
- Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- Management experience is preferred.
- Spanish language ability is a plus.
About the company
Baker Roofing is a large commercial roofing contractor with 29 locations across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. It provides roofing services for commercial properties, including installation, maintenance, and repairs. The company works through on-site teams led by professional crews and emphasizes clear communication, honest partnerships, and a standard of work that lasts. Since 2025, every employee is an owner, aligning personal accountability with project quality and customer satisfaction. Baker Roofing differentiates itself by growing market-by-market rather than through acquisitions and by pursuing lifetime relationships rather than short-term deals. Its goal is to deliver high-quality roofing work that earns long-term trust and peace of mind for clients, employees, and the industry alike.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Founded
1915
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- 2026 hiring pages list dozens of openings, including leadership roles across nine states.
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- OSHA opened open inspections in Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Maryland, and North Carolina in 2025-2026.
- A September 2025 Norfolk OSHA case carried a $8,390 serious citation contested through 2026.
- Repeated safety enforcement can block public-sector bids and trigger contract losses within months.
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- July 2025 ESOP made Baker Roofing 100% employee-owned across 29 locations.
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- Baker Roofing's 110-year brand and Southeast footprint signal durable contractor trust.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Company Equity
- Training Programs
- Conference Attendance Budget