H-1B Visa Roofing Jobs
Roofing roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as construction management or civil engineering. Employers filing H-1B petitions must certify a prevailing wage through DOL before USCIS reviews your petition. Find roofing employers with active H-1B visa filing history on Migrate Mate.
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Position Summary
Join Advanced Roofing, Florida's largest commercial roofing contractor and an employee-owned company, as a Commercial Roofing Service Estimator and become a trusted advisor to building owners and property managers throughout South Florida.
This is a dynamic, onsite role that combines field inspections, customer interaction, and proposal development. You'll spend time evaluating commercial roofing systems at customer sites, meeting with clients, identifying repair and maintenance opportunities, and developing customized solutions that help protect their facilities and extend the life of their roofs.
If you have a sales-minded approach, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in an environment that combines technical expertise with customer service and business development, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with an employee-owned industry leader. You'll play a key role in helping customers solve roofing challenges while contributing to the continued growth of one of the nation's most respected commercial roofing companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections of commercial roofing systems to identify repair, maintenance, and replacement opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with property managers, facility managers, contractors, and building owners through professional consultation and service.
- Develop accurate and competitive estimates for service repairs, preventative maintenance, and minor re-roofing projects.
- Present recommendations and proposals to customers, helping them understand available solutions and make informed decisions.
- Proactively follow up on estimates and open opportunities to support conversion and revenue growth.
- Partner closely with service technicians and project managers to ensure proposed solutions accurately reflect field conditions and customer needs.
- Manage multiple projects and customer opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilize estimating software and CRM tools to prepare proposals, track activity, and maintain customer records.
- Stay informed on commercial roofing systems, industry trends, and best practices to provide expert guidance to customers.
- Ensure all recommendations and estimates align with company safety standards, building codes, and operational requirements.
Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Required
Education
High School Diploma Required
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial roofing, with at least 1 year in a service estimating role.
- Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (e.g., TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up, metal).
- Proficiency in estimating software (Edge preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in a service-focused commercial roofing environment.
Skills & Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must be able to lift 100 pounds or more and perform physical tasks during roof inspections
- Comfortable climbing ladders up to 60 ft tall
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Successful Pre-Employment Drug test and Background Check
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
- Use and operation of drones a Plus
- Familiarity with CRM systems and digital proposal tools.
- OSHA 10 or 30 Certification Preferred
COMPANY SUMMARY
Advanced Roofing, Inc established in 1983, is the largest commercial roofer and specialty contractor in Florida and the 10th largest in the country. The business has consistently experienced year-over-year growth, driven by its reputation for top-quality work with exceptional and professional customer service. Our leadership is built on the foundation of honesty, integrity, and dedication. We strive to identify talented employees who share the same values and are committed to continuous growth.
Why Advanced Roofing?
COMPANY CULTURE
We’re building owners, not just roofs! With a growing presence across multiple markets, Advanced Roofing continues to promote the core values that shaped the foundation of our family business 40+ years ago. Today, as an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and the cornerstone of our success. Each of us brings a unique passion for what we do, and together, everyone achieves more.
Our leadership is built on honesty, integrity, and dedication—and now, ownership. Starting January, 2026, Advanced Roofing became an Employee-Owned Company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). When you join us, you’re not just an employee, you’re a co-owner in a company that’s built to last.
Why Choose Us?
- Zero cost, all upside – The company funds everything.
- Real wealth-building – Potential to grow hundreds of thousands in retirement equity.
- Same great pay & benefits – Plus an ownership stake in the future.
- Financial stability you can count on – 40+ years strong and now employee-owned, ensuring independence and long-term success.
- Leadership you trust – Our experienced management team and previous owners remain actively involved through the Board, guiding the company forward.
- A voice that matters – Every decision impacts what you own.
- Room for growth – Opportunities to advance within your department and location.
- Comprehensive benefits – Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and more.
- Our A Players Know A Players - Refer a friend and earn up to $2,000!
- We are a pet friendly environment
Our commitment to quality goes beyond our work. To us, quality also means improving the life and well-being of our neighbors. That’s why we invest in supporting the causes that better the communities in which we live and work. What makes us Advanced? Each of our associates travels a unique path, yet our personal and professional values align to make our business thrive. Performance drives our company through the lens of service, integrity, and shared ownership.
Working Conditions | Environment | Special Requirements
- Full time onsite
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion or any other regulatory requirement.
- The company is a “pet friendly” environment.
General Commitment for All Employees
- Commitment to Company values and complies with Company norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
- Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
- Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
- Satisfies work schedule requirements.
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required to be performed by the employee. Performs all other duties as assigned.
We are an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Match your degree to the role
H-1B approval for roofing roles hinges on proving specialty occupation. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture maps most cleanly to project-level roofing positions. A general business degree rarely satisfies USCIS requirements for field-based roles.
Look up your prevailing wage tier
Before negotiating your offer, search the OFLC Wage Search for your specific roofing job title and work location. Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level for your experience tier, or the Labor Condition Application won't be certified.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B sponsoring employers must participate in E-Verify. Filter your job search to roofing contractors and construction firms already enrolled, since unenrolled employers can't legally file. Migrate Mate surfaces employer H-1B filing history so you can identify verified sponsors upfront.
Confirm the role qualifies under O*NET
Use O*NET to verify that your roofing job title falls under an occupation code requiring a bachelor's degree as the standard entry credential. USCIS adjudicators check this, and a mismatch between your title and the O*NET job zone is a common RFE trigger.
File before the October 1 start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed for an October 1 start date. If you receive a roofing job offer in spring or summer, confirm your employer can sustain the offer through the full filing and selection timeline before accepting.
Clarify whether the role is cap-exempt
Roofing roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask your prospective employer whether their organization qualifies before assuming you'll need to enter the cap-subject pool.
H-1B Visa Roofing: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a roofing job qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but only when the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field as a standard entry requirement. Roofing project managers, construction engineers, and estimators with degree requirements can qualify. General laborer or journeyman roofing roles that don't require a degree do not meet the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies.
How do I find roofing employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history by employer and occupation code, so you can identify roofing and construction companies with a real track record of sponsoring. This is more reliable than asking during interviews, since employers don't always know their own filing history off the top of their head.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a roofing employer about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your degree certificates, transcripts, and a credential evaluation ready before the conversation. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-approved organization helps the employer and USCIS confirm it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field. A current resume showing your technical roofing experience rounds out the package.
Does the employer or the employee pay the H-1B filing fees for a roofing job?
USCIS requires the employer to cover the base I-129 filing fee and the ACWIA training fee. Employees are legally prohibited from paying fees that are required for the H-1B petition itself. Premium processing, which speeds adjudication to 15 business days, is optional and can be paid by either party depending on what you negotiate with your employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my roofing employer lays me off?
You get a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window your status hasn't lapsed, but you can't work. If a new roofing employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you can start working for the new employer once the petition is received by USCIS.