Project Manager-Commercial Roofing

Location: Northwest Chicago Suburbs | Initial Project Assignment:
Kenosha, WI
Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 Base + Bonus + Company Vehicle
Industry: Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An established commercial roofing contractor in the Northwest Chicago suburbs is looking for an experienced Commercial Roofing Project Manager to join its team.

This is a permanent position with the company; however, the successful candidate will initially take responsibility for a major commercial roofing project in Kenosha, Wisconsin, expected to run approximately 12–18 months
.

Candidates must be comfortable commuting to Kenosha regularly throughout the project. Once completed, the position will transition to projects throughout the Greater Chicago market.

This is a field and production-focused PM role for someone who understands commercial roofing, enjoys being close to the work and knows how to keep crews, schedules, budgets and clients moving in the right direction.

• Manage the Kenosha project from mobilization through completion and closeout

• Coordinate Superintendents, field crews, subcontractors and suppliers

• Maintain project schedules and production targets

• Monitor jobsite safety, quality and manufacturer requirements

• Coordinate materials, equipment and project logistics

• Manage change orders and assist with job costing and cost control

• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedule or budget

• Maintain communication with clients, general contractors and internal teams

• Ensure QA/QC standards are maintained throughout the project

• Manage project documentation, turnover and closeout

• 5+ years of commercial roofing project management experience

• Strong knowledge of BUR, EPDM, modified bitumen, TPO, PVC and metal roofing systems

• Waterproofing experience is highly desirable

• Experience managing mid- to large-scale commercial roofing projects

• Strong field leadership and crew coordination experience

• Solid understanding of scheduling, production, safety and QA/QC

• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, clients and general contractors

• Organized, accountable and comfortable taking ownership of complex projects

• Ability to commute to Kenosha, WI for approximately 12–18 months

• $120,000–$130,000 base salary

• Performance bonus

• Company vehicle

• Competitive benefits package

• Strong project backlog

• Permanent position with long-term opportunity beyond the Kenosha assignment

This is not a 12–18 month contract position
.

You'll be joining an established Chicago-area commercial roofing contractor with an experienced team, repeat clients and a steady pipeline of work.

The immediate priority is a significant project in Kenosha, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of a major job from the field while joining a company that can offer stability well beyond this initial assignment.