What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Southers Construction?
We are currently looking to fill two Project Manager roles
- Roofing Project Manager
- Builds Division Project Manager
Project Managers work in a managerial role for Southers Construction hiring and delegating tasks to
subcontractors as well as in-house crews to work on certain construction projects. They work with clients to
understand their roofing goals and needs, then build a schedule for their crew to follow. Roofing Project
Managers oversee the entire roofing process and ensure everything runs smoothly for the project to be
successful.
To support this, some of their responsibilities include taking inventory of the workers’ equipment and tools,
updating customers on the construction status, conducting regular site checks to review the workers’ progress
and ensure they’re following proper safety standards.
In-house Roofing PM Responsibilities
• First point of contact for a customer when a new contract is sold by the sales department
• Thorough review of the contract in conjunction with the in-field roofing PM to determine the profitability of
the contract within 72 hours
• Schedule pre-install inspections with the in-field roofing PM, the salesperson, and the customer
• Build a relationship with our vendors and order materials based on a material list created by the in-field
roofing PM along with dumpsters to job sites
• Assign subcontractors and in-house crews to projects and maintain a constant schedule of ongoing work
• Create work orders for subcontractors using our pricing guides and maintaining the expected profit
margin on projects
• Oversee each project in conjunction with the in-field PM and ensure customer satisfaction along with
profitability
• File for permits if necessary depending on the state or town
• Ensure all costs are accounted for and logged in each roofing project along with receipts and invoices
Requirements
The following are potential requirements that are needed to be or become a Roofing Project Manager. It is
recommended that you have a roofing or general construction experience for this position but with the right
candidate with a combination of education and experience we could develop your already existing skills with
you.
• Constant contact with people like the public, inspectors, and customers requires great customer service
skills who listen and speak in a clear and concise manner so that goals are met
• Leadership skills are needed in a managerial role as this person will be in charge of delegating tasks to
workers, subcontractors, and other lower-level site managers
• Communication skills are important to give clear orders and process complex information to then
delegate to others in a simpler manner
• Time management skills along with scheduling skills to keep projects running and crews busy
• Technical skills to interpret construction methods, contracts, and drawings of projects
• A valid driver's license and a reliable way to commute to work as well as a job site
• Physical ability to get on roofs for inspection or review of work
• General computer skills to use our CRM and email effectively
