Commercial roofing recruiters serving Ogden-Clearfield.
Hill Air Force Base's $1.2B East Campus Infrastructure project — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history — is a real, security-gated large-footprint roofing opportunity few crews can staff.
The largest capital project in the Ogden area's history.
Ogden-Clearfield's own market data does not publish a distinct commercial-roofer wage row — the closest published figure is the region's general commercial estimator rate, which runs about 8% above national.
What the hub does flag directly: Hill AFB's 1 million sq ft East Campus Infrastructure project carries "substantial roofing scope," with standard commercial roofing carrying a solid regional premium otherwise.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Ogden-Clearfield, and we verify real large-footprint federal-facility roofing history and clearance eligibility rather than a general roofing resume.
The story behind the demand.
A 10-year, $1.2B federal modernization — the biggest project this area has ever seen.
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A 10-year, 1 million sq ft modernization including a new maintenance hangar, composite repair facility, egress facility, canopy repair facility, and T-7A depot maintenance complex — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history — carries substantial large-footprint federal-facility roofing scope.
What you'll actually pay — by role.
Ogden-Clearfield's own metro overview does not publish a distinct commercial-roofer wage row. The general commercial estimator figure below is the closest published benchmark, and is clearly a general — not roofing-specific — figure.
| Role | Ogden-Clearfield wage range | National average | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial estimator (5+ yrs, general) | $46 – $60/hr | $42 – $54/hr | +8% |
Source: BLS OEWS (Ogden-Clearfield MSA), projected to 2026. No roofing-specific wage row is published for this metro; roofing offers should be benchmarked against the region's general market and federal-facility security-clearance requirements rather than a single published figure.
What candidates expect. What credentials matter. What kills offers.
We don't tell prospective clients who their competitors are hiring — that's a discipline our clients value, and we'll honor it on a call. What we will share publicly: how the Ogden-Clearfield commercial roofing hiring game actually plays out in 2026. The five things below are what we tell every Ogden-Clearfield roofing client at intake.
Why Ogden-Clearfield publishes no distinct roofing wage figure — and what that means for offers
Ogden-Clearfield's own market data doesn't break out a separate commercial-roofer wage row the way most metros we track do; the closest published figure is the region's general commercial estimator rate, which runs about 8% above national. We benchmark roofing offers against that general premium rather than inventing a roofing-specific number that doesn't exist in the metro's own data.
Why Hill AFB's East Campus project is the real opportunity
Ogden-Clearfield's own market data names Hill AFB's 1 million sq ft East Campus Infrastructure project as carrying "substantial roofing scope," while standard commercial roofing carries a solid regional premium otherwise — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history.
Where Ogden-Clearfield commercial roofing talent comes from
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Ogden-Clearfield. Standard commercial roofing crews draw on a genuinely available regional pipeline. Foremen with real large-footprint federal-facility roofing capability, security-clearance eligible, are the harder fill.
Credentials worth filtering for
What actually separates candidates in Ogden-Clearfield: verified large-footprint federal-facility roofing project history plus the ability to obtain or hold the security clearance Hill AFB requires — the specific combination the metro's own market data flags.
Realistic timelines, by role
Standard roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer. Foremen for East Campus-scale, security-gated work run considerably longer given how specifically clearance requirements narrow the pool. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
The roofing positions we fill, most often.
Across all Ogden-Clearfield commercial roofing clients, these are the highest-volume roles we've recruited for in the last 24 months. Foremen with real security-cleared federal-facility roofing experience are the role in genuine short supply — everything else draws on the metro's own available regional pipeline.
- Large-footprint federal-facility roofing foreman (security-cleared, Hill AFB-scale)
- Commercial roofing foreman (general)
- Commercial roofing estimator
- Roofing project manager
- Roofing safety manager
For the broader picture across every commercial trade in Ogden-Clearfield, see the Ogden-Clearfield metro overview. For a deeper dive into commercial roofing generally (across all 100+ markets we serve), see our Commercial Roofing industry page.
The process, plainly.
Same approach we use in every market — but tuned for what works in Ogden-Clearfield's commercial roofing segment specifically:
- Same-day intake call. We get the role, the project context, the budget, your dealbreakers. For Ogden-Clearfield roofing, we also confirm whether the work requires federal security clearance, since that narrows the sourcing pool considerably.
- Candidate sourcing within 48 hours. We pull from our existing Ogden-Clearfield commercial roofing candidate network, filtered for verified clearance eligibility and federal-facility experience where required.
- Vetted short list (week one). Three to five candidates. We verify real project-delivery history and clearance status rather than a line on a resume.
- Offer and close. Standard roles close in 4-6 weeks. We help with offer math against the region's general commercial estimator benchmark, since Ogden-Clearfield publishes no roofing-specific wage figure.
Frequently asked questions.
What does a commercial roofing foreman earn in Ogden-Clearfield in 2026?
Ogden-Clearfield's own market data does not publish a distinct commercial-roofer wage row. The closest published figure is the region's general commercial estimator rate of $46–$60/hr, about 8% above national.
What major project is driving commercial roofing demand in Ogden-Clearfield?
Hill Air Force Base's F-35/T-7A East Campus Infrastructure project — a $1.2B, 10-year, 1 million sq ft modernization and the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history — carries substantial large-footprint federal-facility roofing scope.
Is there a specialty roofing premium tied to Hill AFB's East Campus project?
Ogden-Clearfield's own market data names the East Campus Infrastructure project as carrying "substantial roofing scope," but does not publish a separate percentage for that specific opportunity.
What does a commercial estimator earn in Ogden-Clearfield?
General commercial estimators with 5+ years of experience earn $46–$60/hr in Ogden-Clearfield, about 8% above national — the metro's hub does not publish a roofing-specific estimator figure.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a commercial roofing role in Ogden-Clearfield?
Standard roles close in 4-6 weeks. Foremen for East Campus-scale, security-gated work run considerably longer given how specifically clearance requirements narrow the pool. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
Hiring commercial roofing talent in Ogden-Clearfield?
Tell us the role. We'll tell you wages, timeline, and where we'd source the candidate — in under 30 minutes.
My Trade Talent is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, serving commercial trades clients across the continental US — including the Ogden-Clearfield UT MSA.