Commercial Roofing Inspector and Service Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We're a small roof consulting company with contracts in Nashville, TN. We are seeking a commercial roofing expert who can work independently splitting time between the field and a home office. Our company is made of people who can work independently, but communicate clearly and concisely with clients and contractors. Even when contractors don't work, frequently we do. When not in the field we're working on reports or learning new information about roofing and waterproofing. This is not an hourly job, nor is it a day off when not in the field. There is always work to do.

The salary range listed in this ad is negotiable and entirely depends on skills and experience.

The following describes the type of work we do, the kind of person who can do it, and specific physical requirements to do the work. There are no exaggerations, no lies, and if there are omissions it's completely by mistake. This is NOT an 8 to 5 job. When contractors work, we work - beginning to end. When contractors don't work, we work. And after 8-10 hours standing on a roof with the contractors, yes you're still expected to complete and submit your reports for the day.
We're currently hiring someone who can perform roof inspections looking for both defects and maintenance items, coordinate with contractors for repairs, respond to leak calls and find the cause, then coordinate with contractors for repairs. Additionally, when not doing this, act as a Quality Assurance Inspector for re-roofing and new construction projects and/or performing more in depth roof evaluations.

Task Details  

• Twice each year this job will do maintenance/warranty inspections on 94+ buildings (360+ roof sections). 
• Perform in depth evaluations on 109 buildings each year. 
• Perform QUALITY ASSURANCE inspections, not to be confused with progress inspections, on all new construction and re-roofing projects. We represent the owner by making sure contractors adhere to the plans, specifications, industry standards, manufacturers' requirements, etc.

Personal Qualifications
We're looking for a self-starter who can break themselves away from thinking like a manufacturer or contractor to think like a consultant. There is a difference. The qualities of this person are:

• detail oriented,
• honest,
• organized,
• hard-working and have a strong work ethic,
• flexible,
• independent but a good team player,
• have a desire to learn and grow.

Professional Qualifications
We're considered the experts in roofing situations with clients and contractors. This person needs to:

• Know all types of roofing. We look at everything from gravel surface built-up to historic slate.
• Know how to find the source of a leak and willingness/desire to do so.
• Have at least a little bit of computer skill (know how to use MS Word, Photos on their cellphone, how to get the photos from their cellphone to another location). And be willing to learn more as necessary.
• Know how to read blueprints and specifications.
• Be able to pass a drug test.
• Be able to pass a government background check.
• Be able to handle confrontation and keep calm.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record (the occasional ticket is okay).
• Be able and willing to follow directions.

Physical Requirements:
This is a VERY physical job. We work in the same conditions (and often more so) than contractors, and we go up and down more ladders/scaffolding in a day than contractors. This occasionally includes transporting a ladder up another ladder, stairs or scaffolding, and perform inspections in 100 degrees heat or 0 degree cold. These are not exaggerations:

• Handle a Little Giant 22 ft. ladder numerous times a day (in and out of vehicle, from parking lot to location, occasionally through a building and up stairs.)
• Climb 7 flights of scaffolding and then perform an inspection that requires going up and down building ladders.
• Walk all types of roof systems including event domes (yes there are safety requirements.)
• Bend, kneel, etc. easily and after doing any or all of the above.