Project Administrator – Commercial Roofing Company – Buffalo NY

Help Wanted

• Project Administrator, Jr. Project Manager, Contract Administrator.  This is an opportunity for on the job training (OJT) for an eventual Project Manager Job.

About the Company

• Third generation–100 years roofing in Buffalo and Western New York
• Roofing focus: Industrial, Educational and Government buildings.  Also specialty residential roofing such as Slate, Tile, and Sheet Metal

About the Job

• It pays up to $45,000 to start depending (of course) on what experience you bring to the table
• As indicated in the title, it’s less of a Project Manager job and more of an uber-Administrative Assistant.  It’s really a Project Manager Apprenticeship.
• Depending on your aptitude, you might work more with the Project Manager–more out in the field, with duties more related to that of a Superintendent.  Or you may find yourself working more in the office with duties more related to an Estimator/Project Manager and the actual administration of the job.
• The existing is a modest-sized office staff so you most certainly will be asked to fill in wherever help is needed.

Credentials of Applicants

• A degree
• Awesome on a computer
• Solid experience in a related job
• Glowing references
• The right person will be able to embrace change because this company is poised for growth and the ground will likely shift under your feet.
• The right person will be hungry for more, and willing to invest in themselves to get it.
• The right person will understand and have some level of experience with each of the items on the Job Duties list below

Likely Job Duties:

• Work with MS Project, Excel, and Edge estimating software.
• Review and process Submittals
• Follow up with sub bids and private bids
• Request system certification letters from manufacturers
• Secure product data sheets and work with PSA to complete submittals
• Purchase material based on lead time and market forces
• Secure permits
• Provide work order attachments (tapered drawings, fastening patterns, set of prints)
• Manage assignment and tracking of work orders with PSA
• Manage daily location sheet with PSA
• Document pre-existing damage
• Award and manage subcontracts
• Keep safety consultant current with worksite locations
• Conduct safety and quality audits
• Answer technical questions
• Manage change orders
• Attend job meetings
• Submit monthly pencil copies for payment
• Coordinate manpower requirements
• Compare labor updates to percentage completion
• Interface with customers and architects
• Manage unforeseen conditions
• Complete As-Built Drawings

Location: Buffalo-Niagara RegionPay: $45000/YEARType: Full Time Job
Status: Closed
Keyword(s): White Collar, Business Development (sales), Manager, Project, Roofing & Siding
Date Printed: Dec 22, 2024