Project Manager (Roof)

Description

The Person

Are you a detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex construction projects? We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to support our Construction Phase Services with a focus on commercial roofing. In this role, you'll be at the heart of project execution, collaborating with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality commercial roofing solutions. You'll manage multiple projects at once, oversee construction progress, and ensure timely project closeouts. If you're passionate about technical excellence, building strong relationships, and making a measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you !

Our ideal candidate is:

• Humble. Quick to point out contributions of others and defines success collectively rather than individually. Supports healthy conflict and enjoys sharing credit with the team. Focused on fostering trust and leading by example. Willing to do any level of work and chip in whenever needed.
• Hungry. Goes above and beyond to achieve team goals. Self-motivated and diligently looks for the next challenge. Encourages others on the team to continuously improve. Holds themselves and others accountable. Passionate about their work and their team.
• People Smart. Strong interpersonal skills and trustworthy. Quick to build trust among their coworkers. Has good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and understands the impact of their words and actions. A sense of humor is a must.
• Balanced. Smart, organized, process-oriented, and strategic. Able to think ahead and see the bigger picture.
• Self-Aware. Handles problems proactively with good judgment and humility. Strong and responsive communicator, down to earth, and not easily offended.
• Disciplined. Firmly rooted in their core values and does the right thing – even when no one is watching.
• Goal-Oriented. Focuses on their own goals as well as the goals of the team and the organization.
• Confident. Strong and logical. Calm and cool under pressure.
• Lifelong Learner. Always looking to do more, learn more, and grow.

Requirements

Project Management and Construction Phase Services Support

• Coordinate and oversee construction-phase project activities and contract requirements, including:

          - Lead the pre-construction meetings and facilitate weekly progress meetings.

          - Review contractor material submittals, requests for information (RFI's), and change order requests.

          - Manage project schedules and budgets in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

          - Review/facilitate processing of contractor payment applications.

          - Conduct final inspections and issue completion punch lists.

          - Oversee and ensure completion of project closeout documentation (construction updates

            and closeout files) in partnership with Drafting Technicians and Project Coordinators.

• Review and interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications to ensure proper execution, adherence to design intent, and compliance with quality standards.
• Support Field Consultant work through peer review of Daily Construction Reports (DCR's) and provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Assist with reinforcing expectations for Field Consultants related to on-site project management and technical excellence.
• Visit project sites as needed to support Quality Assurance efforts and to reinforce/strengthen relationships with consultants, clients, and contractors.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing schedules, resources, and priorities.

Communication and Collaboration

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and contractors during the project construction phase.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues and align expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams – Consultants, Account Managers, Drafters, and Coordinators – from project kickoff to closeout.
• Foster open communication and build strong/productive relationships across the company and with internal and external stakeholders to support and ensure successful delivery of services.

Documentation, Process Improvement and Compliance

• Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal standards.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance workflow and client satisfaction.
• Monitor risk factors, delays, and budget variances and implement corrective actions and/or course corrections when needed.

Leadership and Strategic Contribution

• Represent Benchmark’s commitment to professionalism, technical excellence, and client service.
• Participate in training or mentoring of junior staff as needed.
• Assist with and contribute to additional key projects and initiatives as requested by the Roof Leadership Team (RLT), to ensure alignment with Benchmark's 1-Year Plan and the Roof Leadership Team's goals. 

Key Relationships

The Project Manager (Roof) reports to the Operations Manager (Roof) and is responsible for the successful execution of the construction phase of Benchmark's commercial roofing projects. They will work closely with our Consultants, Account Managers, Drafters, Project Coordinators, and Schedulers, as well as with external stakeholders (contractors, vendors, and clients).  

Qualifications

Required

• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across the U.S. (10 - 20% of the time).
• 2–5 years of experience in project management, design, and/or construction administration for commercial and industrial roof projects.
• Experience with commercial roof repair/replacement and field quality assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise and research-based insights to meet project demands and resolve client-specific challenges.
• Capable of managing competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, positive, and lasting relationships with clients.
• Driven by a deep passion for the pursuit of technical excellence and continuous, learning, growth, and improvement.
• Physical requirements:

         - Lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

         - Access commercial/industrial roofs via ladders, stairs and/or steps.

         - Sit, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time.

         - Crawl in and out of confined spaces on occasion.

Preferred

• Project management experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or roofing product manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Benchmark uses Deltek Vantagepoint).
• Exposure to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.

Why Benchmark, Inc.?

We offer a market-competitive salary plus a performance-based Incentive. In addition, we offer an unmatched professional culture with a family feel and where community matters. We provide opportunities for professional and personal growth to all employees, and we think and act according to our core values – they are at the very heart of everything we do:

• Integrity – Aligning Actions with Principles
• Respect – Listening to Understand
• Technical Excellence – Setting the Benchmark
• Accountability – Owning the Outcome
• Relationships – The Heart of Benchmark

Our employees enjoy a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability (short and long-term), supplemental insurances (accident and critical illness), employee assistance program, wellness reimbursement, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, and paid time off.