Job Description:
At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. We are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. We support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Overview
The Building Design Manager is a critical team member that is part of our National Building Roofing and Science team. This position is remote based and will cover our Mountain Region, ideally a home office to be based in Denver, Colorado.
Summary
The Building Design Manager will support GAF | Siplast's efforts within the commercial / low-slope roofing community through engagement with architects and specifiers to provide significant technical advice and guidance in their design and specification processes.
This role will leverage their professional experience as an Architect and Specifier to provide education and technical guidance about roof system design and performance, best practices, and product specifications to create new business opportunities, generate leads, and develop customer relationships within the design community.
As part of the Building and Roofing Science Team, this position will collaborate with the sales team to support their efforts and become engaged early in the design process to drive specification share, while receiving guidance and support from Building and Roofing Science Architects.
Responsibilities:
Promote technical literacy within the design community.
Build trust and become the "go to" resource.
Support our sales team via upstream customer engagement.
Provide technical assistance on large projects as identified by Low Slope Sales and National Accounts, coordinating with various parts of the organization.
Work closely with the regional sales teams (GAF & Siplast) to identify influential architects and specifiers.
Develop and maintain relationships with targeted architects and specifiers within the region.
Assist with technical analysis and decision making for roof systems and project requirements.
Assist with project specifications and detail review and/or development.
Host Office Hours to assist project teams with complex project-related design challenges.
Provide technical learning opportunities to targeted architects and specifiers.
Prepare project and prospecting activity reports for monthly meetings.
Participate and take leadership roles in local industry associations.
Travel Requirements: 30%; regular travel within the region.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree and minimum 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
Credentialed as a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, LEED AP, IIBEC RRC, or similar registration.
Experience with sales is preferred but not required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of roof systems and their interaction with the building enclosure.
Working knowledge of building science.
Proficiency in reviewing construction drawings for architectural details and specifications.
Excellent communication and presentation skills - verbal, written, and interpersonal.
Ability to write concisely and clearly about technical topics.
Good customer relationship skills.
Ability to maintain one's own schedule and tasks independently.
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Our Family-Building benefits support various journeys to fertility and parenthood. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications. Annual Salary Range: 126,000-161,000.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full-time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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