Commercial Roofing Superintendent

Asphalt shingles

Location: San Francisco Bay Area / Silicon Valley, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

A growing commercial roofing contractor is seeking an experienced Roofing Superintendent to oversee field operations for commercial, industrial, and multi-family roofing projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

This position is responsible for supervising field crews, coordinating project execution, maintaining quality standards, enforcing job-site safety, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader with broad technical knowledge of commercial roofing systems and an established network of skilled roofing professionals and subcontractors.

• Direct the day-to-day activities of roofing crews, foremen, and subcontractors across multiple active projects.
• Utilize existing industry relationships to recruit, coordinate, and retain qualified field personnel.
• Assign manpower based on project schedules, production requirements, and workforce availability.
• Coach and mentor field personnel while maintaining productivity, accountability, and high workmanship standards.
• Coordinate staffing needs to maximize efficiency while minimizing downtime and unnecessary labor costs.

• Oversee installation activities for a wide range of commercial and multi-family roofing systems, including:
• TPO
• PVC
• EPDM
• Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
• Modified Bitumen
• Fluid-Applied Roofing Systems
• Metal Roofing
• Asphalt Shingle and Tile Roofing
• Perform routine job-site inspections throughout each phase of construction.
• Verify that installations comply with manufacturer specifications, contract documents, applicable building codes, and warranty requirements.
• Identify installation issues early and implement practical field solutions to maintain project quality and schedule.
• Review flashing details, penetrations, edge conditions, drainage, and final punch-list items prior to project completion.

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture on every project.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, company safety policies, fall protection requirements, PPE standards, and heat illness prevention procedures.
• Conduct routine job-site safety inspections and daily or weekly toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents, document findings, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and field reports.

• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment scheduling, crane lifts, and site logistics to support uninterrupted production.
• Communicate regularly with project managers regarding manpower, schedules, production progress, and field challenges.
• Maintain organized, clean, and professional job sites throughout each project.
• Serve as the primary field representative when interacting with customers, property managers, facility personnel, consultants, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Commercial Roofing Superintendent, General Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
• Demonstrated success supervising commercial, industrial, and multi-family roofing projects from mobilization through completion.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating numerous field crews simultaneously is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong Working Knowledge Of
• Single-ply roofing systems (TPO, PVC, EPDM)
• Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
• Modified Bitumen
• Fluid-Applied Roofing Systems
• Architectural and structural sheet metal
• Asphalt shingles
• Concrete and clay tile roofing
• Manufacturer installation standards and warranty requirements

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop roofing crews.
• Strong organizational and scheduling abilities.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to make sound field decisions in fast-paced environments.

• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills strongly preferred to effectively…