Roofing

Protect every building from the top down.

Roofing can progress into service, commercial membranes, estimating, safety, inspections, and building envelope leadership.

Common Industries

Commercial Roofing

Facilities

Industrial

Insurance Restoration

Residential Roofing

Primary Jobs

Commercial Roofer

Roofer

Roofing Foreman

Roofing Laborer

Service Roofer

Related Jobs

Inspector

Roofing Estimator

Roofing Superintendent

Solar Installer

Technologies

Cool Roof Systems
Drone Roof Inspections
Fall Protection
Flashing
Metal Roofing
Moisture Mapping
Shingles
Single-Ply Membranes
Solar-Ready Roofing
Waterproofing

Career Path Examples(for education purposes only)

Non-Union Path

Roofing Laborer → Roofer → Lead Roofer → Foreman → Superintendent → Project Manager

Union Path

Roofing Apprentice → Journeyman Roofer → Lead Roofer → Foreman → General Foreman → Superintendent

For education purposes only. The career path examples, progression descriptions, and role information on this page are provided by BuildEm as general guidance to help you explore career options. They do not guarantee or promise any specific career outcome, advancement timeline, or employment result. Career progression varies by employer, industry, location, individual performance, and other factors. Always verify this information directly with a prospective employer or a qualified career advisor before making any career or employment decisions.

Career Progression Examples

For education purposes only — actual progression varies by employer.

Entry Level

Starting Strong

Assists with tear-off, staging, safety setup, materials, basic repairs, and tool handling.

Mid Level

Building Momentum

Installs and repairs roofing systems, flashing, penetrations, and membranes while following safety standards.

Senior

Leading with Expertise

Leads crews, diagnoses leaks, plans daily production, manages quality, and coordinates materials and inspections.

Expert

Setting the Standard

Owns roof system strategy, envelope performance, estimating, warranty quality, and large-program maintenance planning.

Relevant Certifications

Fall Protection

NABCEP Solar

NRCA ProCertification

OSHA 30

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