| Roofing helper |
| Description: |
A roofing helper usually does not have previous experience in the roofing industry. A roofing helper assists skilled crew members. |
| Continued learning: |
Apprenticeship training, safety training and seminars, manufacturer training, certification classes and on-the-job experience |
Roofing journeyman |
| Description: |
A roofing journeyman is an experienced roofing worker who is able to install vaious types of roof systems, including built-up, composite, shingle, metal and spray polyurethane foam. In addition, a journeyman operates machinery and equipment. |
| Continued learning: |
Manufacturer training, certification classes, safety training seminars and on-the-job experience |
Roofing foreman |
| Description: |
A roofing foreman is a crew's leader. A foreman supervises helpers and journeymen and performs hands-on work. |
| Continued learning: |
Foreman training seminars, supervisory training seminars and on-the-job experience |
Roofing project manager/superintendent |
| Description: |
A project manager or superintendent manages all aspects of roof system installation for a project. A project manager monitors and updates job costs and oversees several projects and crews. |
| Continued learning: |
Project-management training seminars, supervisory training seminars and on-the-job experience |
Roofing estimator |
| Description: |
A roofing estimator prices materials and labor, prepares bill of materials for manufacturers and suppliers, and prepares final job proposals. |
| Continued learning: |
Foreman training seminars, supervisory training seminars and on-the-job experience |
Roofing salesman |
| Description: |
A roofing salesman sells a company's services and is a customer's main contact throughout the job. |
| Continued learning: |
Sales training seminars, customer service training and on-the-job experience |
Roofing contractor |
| Description: |
A roofing contractor is the owner of a roofing company and may take on various roles depending on the size of the company. A roofing contractor usually is the company's president or chief executive officer. |
| Continued learning: |
Project-management training seminars, supervisory training seminars, business administration courses and on-the-job experience |
