Commercial Roofing Superintendent

About Ideal Building Solutions

Ideal Building Solutions is well-known in the roofing industry for exceeding manufacturer standards and getting a project done right. We stand behind our work and are proud to offer the highest quality roofing available. At IDEAL, our purpose is to show up to work to Do Hard Things and Become a Better Version of ourselves. If you are looking for long-term employment in a field where every day is different and the company invests in your growth please consider applying with IDEAL Building Solutions.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000

This is a full time travel position, with a rotation cycle of 30 days on-site and 5 days off. Candidates who are not able to travel full time will not be considered for the position.

The Roofing Superintendent is a field-based leadership role responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of commercial roofing activities. This position ensures that projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Ideal's quality standards. The Superintendent serves as the primary field leader for Ideal crews and trade partners, managing jobsite activities and representing Ideal professionally with clients and general contractors.

We offer a competitive annual salary, supplemented by performance-based bonuses tied to project completion and profitability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and 401K, a company-provided truck, a fuel card, and travel per diem. We also support your career growth with ongoing professional development and training.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage on-site roofing operations from mobilization through project closeout.
• Coordinate daily work plans, task assignments, and crew leadership.
• Monitor production to ensure schedule milestones and daily goals are achieved.

Safety Management

• Enforce OSHA and Ideal safety policies at all times.
• Conduct and submit daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall protection systems.
• Take immediate corrective action on any safety violations.
• Enforce company standards, policies, and procedures across all field activities.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to company standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Oversee installation to ensure alignment with specifications, drawings, and manufacturer standards.
• Collaborate with field team members to conduct frequent quality control checks and resolve deficiencies in real time. Ensure photo evidence is taken and uploaded into Slack.
• Collaborate with Ideal Preconstruction/QC teams to support inspections and final approvals.

Trade Partner & Ideal Crew Oversight

• Supervise and direct trade partner, ensuring understanding of scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Assist when needed with crew timekeeping and adherence to Ideal's standards.
• Provide feedback on trade partner performance and communicate issues to the Ideal Operations Team
• Confirm delivery, quantity, protection, and staging of all roofing materials.
• Report damaged or missing materials to the Project Manager immediately.
• Maintain organization and accountability for tools and equipment on site. Communicate any damaged, needing repair, or general equipment needs to the PM and Operations Team.

Communication & Documentation

• Submit accurate and timely daily reports, as required, using Procore, Smartsheets, or other tracking systems.
• Maintain a clean and organized field log with weather, production, safety, and manpower notes.
• Communicate daily with the PM and Operations Team on needs or pitfalls.
• Act as Ideal's field point of contact for clients and GC representatives. Communicating clearly, respectfully, on time, and as required to set needs and expectations.
• Approve direct reports, time off request, time sheets, and have performance reviews.
• Attend jobsite meetings and relay updates to the Project Manager.

Accountability & Performance Expectations:

• Be held accountable for field quality, daily productivity, safety, and crew performance.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and details.
• Proactively address underperformance through coaching, feedback, and structured follow-up.
• Maintain clear communication and coordination with Project Managers & Pre-Construction.
• Track and report key field metrics (labor hours, production rates, incident rates, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety protocols.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and walk on commercial rooftops safely.
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required based on project demands.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience in commercial roofing, including 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience working with data centers, warehouses, freezer/cold storage, manufacturing facilities, and reroofing projects is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage on-site field teams, enforce standards, and drive accountability.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred (required during training process).
• Extensive experience with Roofing Manufacturing details and expectations.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Benefits:

• Weekly Paychecks

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• PTO

• Extra Holidays Paid: New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, and Friday after Thanksgiving

• 401K Plan with Company Match.

• Generous Referral Bonus Program

• Work / Home Life Balance.

• Industry Leading safe working conditions.

• Ongoing safety training and performance enhancement.

• Health and Insurance Benefits

• 50% paid by Company
• Health Insurance with Multiple Tiers to Choose From

• Employee, Employee Spouse, Employee Children, Employee Family Options

• Cost Competitive Rate paid by Employee

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Accidental Insurance

• Opportunity to grow with a company that values you and is here to invest in your personal growth.

Minimum Employment Requirements:

• Clear a National, State, and Local Background Check
• 3-Year Motor Vehicle Record meeting standards to drive company vehicles
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen & complete Post Hire fit for duty physical.
• Pass the 90-day introductory period.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at roofing job sites. The weather work environment and job sites can be extremely hot or extremely cold. This position is performed inside and outside.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Hours: Must be flexible

Travel

Up to 100% travel expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO: We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training