Baker Roofing

Southeast/Mid-Atlantic commercial roofing contractor; employee-owned

Commercial Roofing Superintendent

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education is required.
At least 5 years of hands-on commercial roofing experience is required; management experience is preferred.
A valid driver's license is required.
OSHA 30 certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days; First Aid/CPR certification is required.
Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Procore, PlanGrid, and Trimble is required.
Fluent English is required.
Strong knowledge of OSHA safety practices, including fall protection, and the ability to lead safety plans, toolbox talks, and safety huddles are required.
Ability to lead, train, and supervise crews and subcontractors to meet quality, production, and schedule goals, and to take corrective action when needed, is required.
Ability to calculate labor projections, material needs, and stretch-outs, and to manage material storage and inventory, is required.
Ability to read shop drawings and specifications, reproduce manufacturer details, and lay out roofs and walls is required.
Hands-on knowledge of installing roofing systems, insulation, ice and water shields, edge metal, counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashing is required.
Understanding of Architectural Building Value (ABV), and the ability to keep work aligned with the client's design and financial goals throughout the project, are required.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines are required.
Ability to communicate professionally and build relationships with general contractors, owners, architects, inspectors, and the community as Baker Roofing's on-site representative is required.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, stand, walk, and balance for long periods, repeatedly use abdominal and lower back muscles, see details at close range, and perform repetitive movements including bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling is required.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and at heights, with combined employee, personal protective equipment, and gear weight not exceeding 309 pounds, is required.
Ability to work schedules that may include early mornings, extended days, weekends, and holidays is required.
Strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee daily activities, including designating material staging areas, overseeing and training individuals in roofing system installations, and managing crew personnel scheduling and issues.
Install roofing systems in the safest, highest-quality, and most cost-effective manner.
Review the job file, shop drawings, materials, delivery schedule, labor budget, and site contacts with the manager before work begins.
Attend preconstruction, pre-installation, and weekly coordination meetings, and align roofing work with the general contractor's master schedule and three-week look-ahead.
Coordinate roof access, hoisting, crane picks, laydown areas, temporary dry-in, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing penetrations and curbs with the general contractor and other trades.
Inspect and accept the roof deck in writing before starting work, protect completed areas from damage by other trades, and document damage for back charges.
Serve as the competent person for fall protection, follow the general contractor's site safety plan, prepare job hazard analyses with the crew, obtain hot-work permits, and ensure safety equipment is on site and used correctly.
Supervise the crew daily on safety, quality, labor production, and housekeeping.
Monitor material needs daily and maintain on-site equipment, reporting broken or defective equipment to the toolroom and garage.
Communicate daily with managers on progress and field issues, and work with the project engineer and project manager on requests for information and as-built changes.
Document extra work on time-and-material tickets with general contractor sign-off, and keep daily logs with photos covering weather delays, site-not-ready conditions, work by others, and manpower.
Complete daily job reports, time sheets, safety huddles, toolbox talks, and material and sheet metal shop requisitions.
Verify installed work matches approved submittals and Division 07 specifications, and oversee quality control, including water tightness and site cleanup.
Coordinate manufacturer inspections, flood and pull tests, punch lists, and job closeout, and obtain written sign-off from the general contractor and owner.
Complete required manufacturer training and review completed job performance with the manager on safety, quality, and budget.

Desired Qualifications

Spanish is a plus.

Baker Roofing Company – Commercial Roofing Superintendent (New Construction)

For more than 110 years, Baker Roofing has built its reputation on quality craftsmanship, a commitment to safety, and investing in our people. With over 28 locations across the Southeast, we're proud to foster a family-oriented culture where hard work is recognized, career growth is encouraged, and work-life balance matters.

Benefits to Joining the Baker Team:

Benefits on Day 1
Weekly Pay
Annual Paid Holidays & PTO
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company Cell Phone & Laptop
Company Vehicle & Gas Card
401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
Employee Assistance Program
Family-Oriented Culture & Work-Life Balance

Apply today and start building your future with Baker Roofing Company!

Summary

The Commercial Roofing Superintendent will plan, organize, and oversee daily activities, including designating material staging areas, overseeing and training individuals in roofing system installations, and crew personnel management scheduling and issues. The Superintendent will be responsible for installing roofing systems in the safest, highest quality and most cost-effective manner.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum High School Graduate
Years of Experience: 5+ years of hands-on commercial roofing experience, management experience preferred.
Driver’s License: Required
Certifications: OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain within 90 days); First Aid/CPR
Software: Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Procore, PlanGrid and Trimble.
Languages: Must speak fluent English, and Spanish is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of OSHA safety practices, including fall protection, and the ability to lead safety plans, toolbox talks, and safety huddles.
Ability to lead, train, and supervise crews and subcontractors to meet quality, production, and schedule goals, taking corrective action when needed.
Ability to calculate labor projections, material needs, and stretch-outs, and to manage material storage and inventory.
Ability to read shop drawings and specifications, reproduce manufacturer details, and lay out roofs and walls.
Hands-on knowledge of installing roofing systems, insulation, ice and water shields, edge metal, counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashing.
Understanding of Architectural Building Value (ABV), keeping work aligned with the client’s design and financial goals throughout the project.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Professional communication and relationship-building with GCs, owners, architects, inspectors, and the community as Baker Roofing’s on-site representative.

What You'll Do

Review the job file, shop drawings, materials, delivery schedule, labor budget, and site contacts with the manager before work begins.
Attend preconstruction, pre-installation, and weekly coordination meetings, and align roofing work with the GC’s master schedule and three-week look-ahead.
Coordinate roof access, hoisting, crane picks, laydown areas, temporary dry-in, and MEP penetrations and curbs with the GC and other trades.
Inspect and accept the roof deck in writing before starting work, and protect completed areas from damage by other trades, documenting any damage for back charges.
Serve as the competent person for fall protection, follow the GC’s site safety plan, prepare JHAs with the crew, obtain hot-work permits, and ensure safety equipment is on site and used correctly.
Supervise the crew daily on safety, quality, labor production, and housekeeping.
Monitor material needs daily and keep on-site equipment maintained, reporting broken or defective equipment to the toolroom and garage.
Communicate daily with managers on progress and field issues and work with the PE and PM on RFIs and as-built changes.
Document extra work on T&M tickets with GC sign-off, and keep daily logs with photos covering weather delays, site-not-ready conditions, work by others, and manpower.
Complete daily job reports, time sheets, safety huddles, toolbox talks, and material and sheet metal shop requisitions.
Verify installed work matches approved submittals and Division 07 specifications, and oversee quality control, including water tightness and site cleanup.
Coordinate manufacturer inspections, flood and pull tests, punch lists, and job closeout, and obtain written sign-off from the GC and owner.
Complete required manufacturer training, and review completed job performance with the manager on safety, quality, and budget.

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
Requires seeing details at close range.
Requires repetitive movement, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
Requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Due to fall protection design parameters, the combined weight of the employee, required PPE, and gear must not exceed 309 pounds.

Work Environment

Exposure to extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
Temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F.
Exposure to loud, distracting, or uncomfortable noise levels.
Exposure to contaminants, hazardous materials, and potentially hazardous equipment.
Working at heights and in other potentially dangerous conditions.
Exposure to minor injuries such as burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
Performing work where errors may have significant consequences. Strict adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.
Work schedules vary based on project demands and may include early mornings, extended days, weekends, and holidays.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at 919-828-2975 or [email protected].

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About the Company

Baker Roofing

Southeast/Mid-Atlantic commercial roofing contractor; employee-owned

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Memphis, TN
Founded: 1915

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