Roofing project leader - major repairs and re-roofs

Roofing Operations Manager / Team Leader
Lead Great People. Deliver Great Projects. Build Something Bigger.

Location: Sydney NSW

Watertight is a leading plumbing and roofing maintenance company, delivering roofing projects for commercial, government, education, healthcare, industrial and retail clients.

We're looking for an experienced Roof Plumber who has grown beyond the tools and is ready to lead people, build capability and help grow one of the strongest roofing businesses across NSW, QLD and ACT.

This isn't just another Project Manager position. This would best suit an experienced roofing operations manager or business owner of a roofing business who wants to join a growing business. You should have established relationships with subcontractors and potential client growth opportunities to bring to the team. You should still be very capable on site but best used coordinating jobs and overseeing quality delivery. These requirements will be key to selecting the right candidate.

We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to grow this division, enjoys leading teams, calmly solving problems, building relationships with clients and helping create a culture people want to work in.

If you're the type of person who takes ownership, holds high standards and gets satisfaction from seeing your team succeed, we'd like to talk.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of our roofing division, leading projects from award through to completion while developing people in the team and helping grow the business.

You'll work closely with senior management and have the autonomy to make decisions that improve safety, quality, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Your role will include:

- Leading multiple commercial roofing projects across NSW and QLD
- Managing roofing supervisors and trades teams
- Quoting works and achieving sales and profit targets
- Coaching and mentoring roof plumbers and apprentices
- Planning projects - labour, materials and project resources




- Building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget
- Driving quality workmanship and attention to detail
- Identifying opportunities for growth and continuous improvement
- Helping expand and strengthen Watertight's roofing business

About You

We're not looking for someone who simply manages projects. We're looking for a leader.

You’ll ideally have:

- Certificate III or IV in Roofing from TAFE
- General Construction Induction (White Card)
- Qualified Roof Plumber (essential)
- Extensive commercial roofing experience
- Extensive commercial roofing network - subcontractors and suppliers
- Experience leading roofing crews and supervisors
- Robust project management experience
- Ability to build trust with clients and your team
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Commercial acumen and problem-solving ability
- A passion for mentoring others
- High standards and pride in your work
- A current driver's licence
- Happy to complete police checks, WWCC, prestart medical, annual flu vaccinations, inductions and other client required checks

Desirable but not required

- Working at heights
- EWP rescue
- First aid and CPR
- Previous experience as roofing business operations or project manager

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months you'll have:

- Galvanised a high-performing roofing team
- Standardised project delivery
- Developed future leaders within the business
- Strengthened relationships with key clients
- Helped grow new roofing clients
- Created systems that allow the business to scale
- Have a disciplined, regular cadence of reporting and tracking performance





Why Join Watertight?

We're a growing business with ambitious plans.

That means you'll have the opportunity to genuinely influence how the roofing division operates rather than simply inherit someone else's systems.

We offer:

- Excellent salary package
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Phone, laptop provided
- Stable pipeline of commercial work
- Long-term career opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to shape the future of the roofing division
- A company that genuinely values its people

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who...

- Enjoys the roofing industry and wants a bigger leadership challenge
- Has excellent industry connections already
- Loves building teams just as much as delivering projects
- Cares about quality and has experience at senior roles in roofing (perhaps ex business owner or 2IC)
- Wants to make decisions instead of constantly seeking permission
- Takes ownership and gets things done safely
- Wants to leave a lasting impact on a growing business and be part of something exciting to grow

A workplace where everyone belongs

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from women, First Nations peoples, and anyone interested in building a career in plumbing and our related services.

Our Commitment to client safety and security

The health of vulnerable people in the communities we serve and the safety on our clients sites is at the heart of everything we do.

- This role requires a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Employment is subject to a satisfactory police check
- All staff are expected to uphold our child-safe policies and practices
- Employment is subject to maintaining annual flu vaccinations

No agencies please.

Learn more about us at www.watertight.com.au

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📌 Roofing project leader - major repairs and re-roofs (New South Wales)
🏢 Watertight Group
📍 New South Wales