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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. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, 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 Design Services Specialist is a critical team member that is part of our Commercial Design Services team. This position can be based in our Port Neches, TX or Parsippany, NJ office on a hybrid 3:2 in office schedule.

Summary

The Design Service Specialist serves as a functional subject matter expert of GAF product line applications, specifications, and guarantee/warranty coverages. By providing exceptional technical sales support, this position ensures that installations adhere to manufacturer and industry requirements, and technical application variances are reviewed and processed.

Technical support will be required for assembly letters, wind calculations, wind addendums, PV solar applications, product design and development, claims and complaints associated with GAF commercial products and applications, as well as future strategic initiatives. This position will require communication with stakeholders such as roofing contractors, property owners, and design professionals, in addition to GAF’s, Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, Guarantee Services, Warranty Claims, Marketing, and R&D organizations.

Essential Duties

• Provide technical roofing application support across project lifecycle from specification to guarantee issuance.

• Manage typical and atypical technical product and application requests such as:

• Locates, reviews, and interprets product information through various sources including but not limited to GAF published literature, code agencies i.e. Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, and Miami DADE

• Assembly letters

• Wind calculations

• Wind Addendums

• Technicalvariances

• Reviewfieldinspectionreportstodetermineproperroofcompliancepermanufacturer and industry standards.

• Mitigateliabilityandriskbyaccuratelyidentifyingguaranteeexclusionsand documenting addendums, when necessary.

• Reviewtechnicalroofingapplicationinformationduringthecommercialroofing guarantee registration process.

• Contact contractors, design professionals, and GAF’s sales personnel to confirm and obtain accurate registration information if required.

• Prepare ad hoc technical correspondence to assist with project compliance, project modifications, guarantee transfers, PV solar applications, and warranty repair procedures.

• Providefield-relatedtechnicalassistancebyreviewingCADarchitecturaldetails, product application instructions, and PV solar array installations.

• Research,analyze,anddisseminateprojectinformationassociatedwith guarantee/warranty claims.

• Provide support for the guarantee/warranty-related repair invoices to ensure proper compliance with manufacturer recommendations. Ensure repair costs are in sync with market expectations.

• Provide cross-functional support for Sales Operations related activities associated with GAF contractor programs.

• Participateinstrategicinitiativesandprojectsrelatedtoclaims/warrantyworkflows, software development, and product design.

• Research, analyze, and disseminate department productivity reports when required.

Under This Roof, We Require

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college institution or 5+ years of related work experience

• Previous experience with construction contractor programs and construction materials sales support is a plus.

• Commercial field construction experience is a plus

• Participation/Membership in leading industry organizations (IIBEC, CSI, etc.) a plus. Future participation is expected.

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Strong analysis & problem-solving skills.

• Technical knowledge of general exterior construction materials a plus

• Strong attention to detail.

• Abilitytomultitask.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work as a team player.

• Ability to effectively communicate complicated concepts and recommended courses of actions.

• Demonstrated ability to oversee projects.

• Strong ability to influence and drive cross-functional decisions and initiatives

• Good prioritizationskills

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

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 the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal trainingprogramsandcourses,aswellasageneroustuitionreimbursementprogram.

• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

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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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​