Job Title: Vice President / General Manager
Company: Undisclosed
Location: Pittsburgh Area
Reports To: Owner / President
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are a growing commercial roofing company generating approximately $5 million in annual revenue. We are seeking a strong, hands-on Vice President / General Manager to generate business, manage daily operations, drive profitability, meet quality standards, and help scale the business.
This is a leadership role for someone who can both think strategically and execute tactically. The ideal candidate understands commercial roofing operations deeply and is comfortable being involved in estimating, project oversight, client relationships, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership (Primary Focus)
- Oversee estimating, project management, service, and field operations
- Review bids before submission to ensure proper margins
- Monitor job costing and gross profit performance
- Ensure projects are completed on time, safely, and within budget
- Improve operational systems and accountability
- Work closely with superintendents and foremen to solve job issues
Financial Performance
- Manage full P&L accountability
- Develop and monitor annual budget
- Improve gross margins and cost controls
- Review WIP reports and job cost tracking
- Oversee cash flow and receivables performance
Sales & Growth
- Support and assist in closing larger commercial contracts
- Build relationships with GCs, property managers, and owners
- Identify new revenue streams (service & maintenance programs, coatings, etc.)
- Help increase recurring service revenue
- Participate in business development strategy
Team Development
- Hire, train, and mentor key staff
- Establish clear expectations and performance metrics
- Build a strong culture of accountability and professionalism
- Improve communication between field and office
Risk & Safety
- Maintain OSHA compliance and safety standards
- Review contracts for risk exposure
- Work with insurance, bonding, and legal partners as needed
- Protect company reputation and client relationships
Qualifications
- 10+ years in commercial roofing
- Strong understanding of TPO, PVC, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, metal, coatings
- Experience managing projects from bid to closeout
- Proven experience improving job margins
- Leadership experience in a small to mid-sized company
- Strong financial literacy (job costing, WIP, P&L)
- Ability to lead while staying hands-on
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Has run operations for a $3M–$10M roofing contractor
- Understands how to scale systems without overcomplicating them
- Not afraid to get involved in field issues
- Strong communicator who can hold people accountable
- Growth-minded but disciplined with risk
- Respected by field crews and office staff alike
Key Performance Indicators
- Gross margin improvement
- Net profit growth
- Revenue growth
- Reduced rework and callbacks
- Improved AR collection time
- Safety performance
- Employee retention
Compensation
- Competitive base salary (based on experience)
- Performance-based bonus tied to profitability
- Vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Health, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K w/ 100% match up to 6% withholding
We are a growing commercial roofing company generating approximately $5 million in annual revenue. We are seeking a strong, hands-on Vice President / General Manager to generate business, manage daily operations, drive profitability, meet quality standards, and help scale the business.