Unique opportunity to join the preeminent roofing company serving the Hudson Valley, Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and the Northern New Jersey area. Vanguard roofing has been in business for over 50 years providing custom roofing solutions to over 5,000 customers.
This is an opportunity for you to become a key member of a growing organization with a reputation for impeccable customer service.
If you would like to join our winning team, please send your cover letter and resume to vanguard@vanguardroofing.com after reviewing the Job Positions!
Responsibilities:
Field Support for Production Crews:
- Visit and familiarize job site; assess project specifics
- Attend preconstruction meetings with sales personnel; coordinate sub-contractors and material itinerary.
- Review scope of work with Foreman/ Sub-Contractor.
- Be field support for production crew
- Schedule safety inspections
- Supervise project; be field support for production crew; track labor and production man hours
- Coordinate scheduling of sub-contractors with office
- Contact with sales personnel to review job progress
- Provide progress photos
- Complete manufacturer’s final inspection with representative and ensure any punch-list is addressed and completed
Interface with the office:
- Creates a pre-job equipment list including safety, specialty equipment, and rentals.
- Schedule trucks, equipment deliveries and returns.
- Liaison between field and shop regarding materials needed on a daily basis.
Administrative:
- Evaluate projects which are running over budget and identify factors (bad estimate, added enhancements, unforeseen conditions, etc.)
- Critique for options of cost control.
- Exposure assessment to be done early-on, in writing, describing deficiencies/shortfalls of both labor and materials.
Complete any other tasks/duties as may be assigned by the president
Qualifications:
Four (4) years’ experience in commercial roofing in a supervisory role.
Understanding roofing practices, techniques, codes, and regulations.
- Needs to understand scheduling, record keeping and have the ability to deal effectively with people.
- Must be able to prioritize workload to ensure that the most important tasks are completed first.
- Must be able to understand and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to train and develop crew leaders
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to lead crews
Requirements:
* Must follow all OSHA Guidelines/SOP
* Must pass Mandatory/ Random drug test
* Have clean driver’s license a must.
* Must be able to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights
* Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
Seeking Flat Roofer Apprentice to join our team!!
This is Not is subcontract position.
As an apprentice you will assist and learn on Low-slope / flat roofs. Low-slope roofs make up about two-thirds of all roofs, as most commercial, industrial, and apartment buildings use this type.
Many of today’s low-slope roofs are covered with a single-ply membrane of waterproof rubber or thermoplastic compound.
This apprenticeship could turn into permanent roofing position.
You will learn the following:
* Install, maintain and repair various types of roofs.
* How to apply coatings.
* Properly prep the roof for repairs.
* Repair leaks.
* Fit and cut materials into structural angles.
* Install overlapping material over roof insulation.
* Use waterproof sheet materials.
* Clean and maintain equipment.
* Complete waterproof and drainage tests.
* Clean gutters.
* Maintain accurate and complete records.
* Wear protective equipment and clothing.
You will gain knowledge of:
Bitumen applications, Caulking guns, Fall arrest systems, Hand Tools, Heat welders, Hoists, Ladders, Measuring tapes, Membrane slitters, Pop rivet guns, Power drills, Power roof cutters, Roofing guardrails, Roofing seamers, Safety harnesses or belts, Safety shoes.
Requirements:
- Must follow all OSHA Guidelines/SOP
- Must pass Mandatory/ Random drug test
- Have clean driver’s license a must.
- Must be able to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights
- Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
- Will report to the corporate office located at 1839 South Rd Wappingers Falls, NY at the start of day, before getting assignment and heading out to job site. Will return the office at the end of shift.
If you are looking to learn a trade, and are at least 21 years old this may be the position for you.
Please email your resume or the competed application found on our website.
Seeking flat roofers to join our team!!
This is Not is subcontract position.
Description: Experienced flat roofer.
Experience:
- Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
- Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
- Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.
- Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
- Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
- Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.
- Apply gravel or pebbles over top layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristled brooms.
- Installed, maintained and repaired various types of roofs.
- Removed debris from roof before applying materials.
- Repaired leaks.
- Installed overlapping material over roof insulation.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
Knowledge of:
Bitumen applicators, Caulking guns, Fall arrest systems, Hand Tools, Heat welders, Hoists, Ladders, Measuring tapes, Membrane slitters, Pop rivet guns, Power drills, Power roof cutters, Roofing guardrails, Roofing seamers, Safety harnesses or belts, Safety shoes.
Requirements:
- 3 years’ experience in roofing
- Must follow all OSHA Guidelines/SOP
- Must pass Mandatory/ Random drug test
- Have clean driver’s license a must.
- Must be able to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights
- Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
- Will report to the corporate office located at 1839 South Rd Wappingers Falls, NY at the start of day, before getting assignment and heading out to job site. Will return the office at the end of shift.
No phone calls will be accepted, please email your resume or the application found on our website.
This position could lead to full time
This opportunity consists of both office work at 1839 South Rd Wappingers Falls, NY and field work.
Job Description
Estimating– Provide accurate estimates including labor and material from both bid documents and / or sales personnel take-offs.
- Job Overview with Sales Personnel, Office Staff, Sub-Contractors and Project Manager – review scope of work, submittals, schedule and contract; establish lines of communication and areas of responsibilities with the office staff, project manager, regarding change orders, etc.
- Attended Pre-Bid Meetings onsite if necessary
- Pre-Job Startup Attend mandatory preconstruction meeting with Sales personnel, and project manager
- Interface with the office – Creates a pre-job equipment list including safety, specialty equipment, and rentals. Schedule trucks, equipment deliveries and returns. Liaison with project manager regarding materials needed on a daily basis.
- Complete any other tasks/duties as may be assigned by the president.
Qualifications
- Need to have complete knowledge of all commercial roof systems and able to estimate all types of building conditions and have knowledge of from new construction to re-roofs.
- Accurate and comfortable with reading and taking-off drawings and blueprints, understanding specifications, bid documents and preparing a comprehensible quotation.
- Experience with Excel, Word, Adobe, as well as estimating software. (Experience with EDGE estimating software a plus)
Requirements:
- Three (3) years’ experience in commercial roofing estimating.
- Required: Understanding roofing practices, techniques, codes, and regulations.
- Must be able to understand and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must follow all OSHA Guidelines/SOP
- Must pass Mandatory/ Random drug test
- Have clean driver’s license a must
- Must be able to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights
- Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
FULL-TIME Position Benefits Medical, 401k, life insurance, and dental
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