Roof Consultant - Project Manager
A well-established building envelope consulting firm with a strong focus on roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall systems. Founded several decades ago, they began as a specialist roofing consultancy and have grown into a nationally recognized provider of technical advisory, inspection, and design services across the commercial built environment.
With roots grounded in forensic investigation and roof system evaluation, they have built a reputation for helping owners, architects, and contractors extend the lifecycle of critical building components. Their work spans both new construction and existing structures, combining hands-on field expertise with technical design knowledge.
Today, they operate across a wide range of sectors, including commercial office, healthcare, education, government, industrial, and institutional facilities. Their teams are known for delivering unbiased, technically sound recommendations that prioritize long-term performance and cost-effective asset management.
Project Types
- Commercial roof assessments and lifecycle analysis
- Leak investigation and forensic evaluations
- Roof design and specification development
- Quality assurance and construction observation
- Preventative maintenance planning and asset management
- Re-roofing and restoration projects
- Waterproofing and building envelope consulting
Role Overview
They are looking to hire a Roof Consultant to support continued growth in their consulting and advisory practice. This individual will work closely with clients to evaluate existing roof systems, provide technical recommendations, and oversee roofing projects from assessment through completion.
This is a client-facing role suited to someone who enjoys a balance of fieldwork, technical reporting, and problem-solving within the building envelope space.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform roof condition assessments, inspections, and surveys on commercial buildings
- Conduct leak investigations and provide root cause analysis
- Develop detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and repair/replacement options
- Prepare technical specifications and scopes of work for roofing projects
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and material selections
- Provide construction administration support, including site visits and quality assurance
- Collaborate with owners, facility managers, architects, and contractors
- Assist in developing preventative maintenance plans and capital expenditure forecasts
- Maintain strong client relationships and support repeat business
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred but not essential)
- 3-10+ years of experience in roofing, waterproofing, or building envelope consulting/contracting
- Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (low-slope, steep-slope, single-ply, modified bitumen, etc.)
- Experience with inspections, condition assessments, and technical reporting
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices
- Professional certifications such as RRO, RRC, CDT, or equivalent are highly desirable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Willingness to perform fieldwork, including roof access and site travel
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 (DOE)
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and certification support
- Mileage reimbursement / travel expenses covered
- Opportunity to work within a respected, technically driven consultancy
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