Junior Project Manager
Job Title: Junior Project Manager - Commercial Roofing & Restoration
About Us
We are a well-established commercial roofing contractor with a long history serving industrial, commercial, institutional, and public sector clients. Our work includes roof replacement, repair, retrofitting, preventative maintenance, emergency response, coatings, architectural metal work, skylight/daylight systems, and full roofing system installations. Quality, safety, responsiveness, and client relationships are central to our operations.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to support our project teams in delivering high-quality roofing and restoration projects. This is an early-career role ideal for someone with some hands-on experience in construction or roofing, looking to grow their skills in project management, client coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and field operations.
Key Responsibilities
Assist senior project managers in planning and execution of roofing / restoration / maintenance projects from kickoff to close-out.
Help develop and maintain project schedules, monitor milestones, and track project progress.
Assist in procurement of materials, parts, subcontractors; follow up to ensure timely delivery.
Support day-to-day site coordination: ensure work proceeds according to plan, address minor issues with crews/subcontractors, escalate major issues.
Participate in site inspections, helping ensure work meets quality, safety, and specification requirements.
Maintain project documentation: daily or weekly progress reports, RFIs, change order requests, transcripts of communications.
Help in cost tracking: monitor actuals vs budgeted costs, identify potential overruns, submit data to senior PM.
Coordinate with internal support teams (safety, estimating, warehouse, scheduling) to ensure resources and information are available.
Communicate with clients or facility managers under guidance: provide project status updates, answer questions or route them appropriately.
Help ensure compliance with safety protocols, building codes, warranty and manufacturer requirements.
Support post-project close-out tasks: punch lists, final inspections, documentation, warranties, client satisfaction feedback.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Some experience in construction or roofing (internships, field assistant, site supervisor, etc.)-ideally commercial roofing or restoration but not strictly required.
Basic understanding of roofing systems, building envelope, materials used in commercial roofing (membranes, coatings, metal, etc.).
Good organizational skills; able to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic field environment.
Strong communication skills (verbal & written), able to interact with field crews, subcontractors, internal teams, and occasionally clients.
Comfort visiting job sites; ability to walk roofs, understand site safety, read basic drawings/plans.
Proficiency in common productivity tools (MS Office - Word, Excel; scheduling tools; possibly project management software)
A proactive mindset; willingness to learn, take direction, solve problems, and escalate when needed.
Commitment to safety; attention to detail for quality work.
Preferred / Nice-to-Haves
Prior experience or understanding of emergency repair, leak repair, preventative maintenance, or coatings.
Exposure to commercial facility and institutional clients (schools, hospitals, public works).
Basic knowledge of code compliance, warranty requirements, manufacturer specifications.
Ability to work with CAD/shop drawings is a plus.
Experience with scheduling or procurement is beneficial.
Working Conditions & Expectations
Frequent travel to project sites; time split between office/admin work and field work.
Exposure to outdoor environments: roofs, variable weather, heights.
Must wear appropriate PPE; adhere strictly to safety rules.
Some flexibility in hours may be necessary depending on project schedules or emergencies.
Team-oriented work environment with both field and office collaboration.
What We Offer
Entry-level / early career salary competitive for the region, with opportunity for advancement as performance grows.
Training, mentoring, and professional development.
Exposure to diverse projects: restoration, preventative maintenance, emergency response, full roof installations.
Benefits package (health, safety programs, etc.).
A company culture that values safety, quality, integrity and customer service.
FAQs
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