THE PERSON

Are you an experienced commercial roofing professional who is willing to travel and is energized by being part of a team that has high standards and provides clients with an unmatched level of service, quality assurance, and attention to detail? If so, and you are someone who values strong and lasting relationships that are built on trust, then we want to talk to you!

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate is:

• Humble. They are quick to point out contributions of others and define success collectively rather than individually. They support healthy conflict and enjoy sharing credit with the team. They are focused on fostering trust and they lead by example. They are willing to do any level of work and chip in whenever needed.
• Hungry. Goes above and beyond to achieve team goals. Self-motivated and diligently looks for the next challenge. Encourages others on the team to continuously improve and holds themselves and others accountable. Passionate about their work and their team.
• People Smart. Strong interpersonal skills and trustworthy. Quick to build trust among their coworkers. Has good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and understands the impact of their words and actions. A sense of humor is a must.
• Balanced. Smart, organized, process-oriented, and strategic. Able think ahead and see the bigger picture.
• Self-Aware. Handles problems proactively with good judgment and humility. Strong and responsive communicator, down to earth, and not easily offended.
• Disciplined. Firmly rooted in their core values and does the right thing – even when no one is watching.
• Goal-Oriented. Focuses on their own goals as well as the goals of the team and the organization.
• Confident. Strong and logical. Calm and cool under pressure.
• Lifelong Learner. Always looking to do more, learn more, and grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teamwork, Support, and Process

Core Roof Consulting Services

Roof Investigation and Analysis:

• Investigate, inventory, analyze, rate and document existing roof conditions, typically on commercial and industrial facilities. Perform infrared moisture surveys and verify findings.
• Develop, justify and budget appropriate recommendations for roof repairs, roof replacements and preventive maintenance in support of the client’s objectives and best interests.
• Prepare reports and collaborate with administrative and drafting staff for development of client deliverables.
• Develop and maintain roof management programs for national multi-facility clients.

Roof Design, Plans and Specifications, and Bid Services:

• Perform field visits and conduct highly detailed roof design investigations, research codes and insurance requirements, identify and prioritize project-specific design criteria, develop viable options for client consideration and communicate to client via narrative design development report.
• Collaborate with architects and clients on building enclosure performance, system constructability and design concepts.
• Develop detailed, customized plans and specifications for competitive bidding.
• Assist with bidder prequalification, hold pre-bid meetings and issue documentation, and assist client with review and analysis of bids.

Construction Phase Services:

• Perform contract administration services, review contractor submittals, conduct pre-construction meetings, perform final inspections and issue completion punch lists.
• Provide support for field consultant(s) performing construction observation, including peer review of daily construction reports.

Quality Control:

• Perform interim review of work-in-process and perform peer quality control review of deliverables by other project teams.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong work ethic, dedicated to achieving personal and company goals.
• Proficient at verbal, written and graphic communication including interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple project tasks, with limited supervision and guidance, with a commitment to technical excellence, quality, integrity and dependability.
• Desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client representatives, contractor, roof system manufacturer and other participants.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with use of iPad and related technology, including smart phone and laptop.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and technical capacity/ability.
• Driven, self-motivated and positive-minded person.
• Passion for learning. Must be able to work and learn both independently and in a team environment.
• Passion for teaching. Willing to mentor and train on various roofing concepts.

Communication

• Encourages the flow of communication and fosters relationships throughout the company and with clients, contractors and manufacturers.
• Communicates with teammates and leadership to work toward solving issues and balancing workload.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Ability and willingness to travel to projects sites throughout the United States as needed (approximately 50-70% of time).
• Relevant experience in commercial and industrial roof design, construction and/or quality assurance.
• Ability to apply technical skills and research to meet project demands and solve problems for our clients.
• Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Strong passion in the continuous pursuit of technical excellence, learning and improvement.
• Physical requirements include: ability to lift at least 50 lbs., ability to physically access the client’s roof (including ladders, stairs, and/or steps), ability to sit, stand, walk, and stoop for extended periods of time, ability to crawl in and out of otherwise inaccessible locations on an occasional basis.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in structural or construction engineering, architecture, construction management or related discipline.
• IIBEC Registered Roof Observer (RRO) and/or Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) credentials.
• Experience with leading projects in a related field/industry, such as engineering, architecture, construction management or roof system manufacturing.
• Project management, design and/or construction administration experience with commercial and industrial roofing projects.
• Experience in preparing plans, specifications and bidding documents for roof replacement and repair projects and/or performing quality assurance observation on roof replacement projects.
• Experience with developing new business and estimating and/or writing proposals for future opportunities.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. Benchmark uses Deltek.
• Experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System).

WHY BENCHMARK?

We offer an unmatched professional culture with a family feel and where community matters. We provide opportunity for professional and personal growth to all employees. We think and act according to our core values – they are at the very heart of everything we do:

• Be a strong team based on relationship and trust.
• Be really committed to being technically excellent.
• Be a benchmark.

Benchmark employees enjoy a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability (short and long-term), supplemental insurances (accident and critical illness), employee assistance program, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, and paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.