Saint-Gobain Research North America · 3 days ago
Building Science Field Specialist- New England Region
Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expSaint-Gobain is seeking a Building Science Field Specialist to join their Building Science organization in the New England region. This customer-facing role involves providing technical support and training to builders and contractors to advance resilient home construction practices.
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Responsibilities
Partner with builders and contractors on active job sites to provide building science guidance and troubleshoot real-world challenges
Collaborate with Territory Managers, Technical Services, and Contractor Engagement teams to deliver coordinated support to customers
Conduct building science and resilience training programs across multiple modalities, including in-the-field, classroom, and online
Deliver tailored education to contractors, builders, and architects, adapting content to regional needs and varying levels of technical expertise
Work collaboratively with the architectural/specification community to educate, through CEU courses, and develop/update construction specifications to include building science and resilient construction best practices
Actively listen and observe on job sites, in meetings, and over calls to identify builder and contractor pain points
Document and communicate field insights to internal teams to inform product and system innovation and contractor engagement programs
Serve as a trusted technical resource for internal stakeholders, helping translate field realities into actionable strategies
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience in residential construction, with hands-on field experience
High school diploma with 15+ years of hands-on experience in residential construction
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time across assigned region
Strong technical understanding of residential construction practices, building science principles, especially related to the building envelope and resilience
Technical knowledge of roofing and siding systems, waterproofing methods, general building practices, and residential building codes
Proven ability to engage and build trust with builders, contractors, and architects
Strong computer skills, including Powerpoint and Excel
Demonstrated ability to deliver professional presentations to diverse audiences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong curiosity and ability to enquire to understand technical and economic motivations behind observed construction practices
Strong customer-centric mindset with a proven ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Certifications such as BPI, RESNET, HERS, LEED, or similar
Familiarity with Salesforce and Showpad
Experience delivering technical training or educational programs
Familiarity with climate-resilient construction practices
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in the built environment
Spanish or Portuguese fluency a strong plus
Benefits
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child and Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Volunteer Day
Company
Saint-Gobain Research North America
Saint-Gobain Research North America is industrial research laboratory.
Founded in 1985Northborough, Massachusetts, USA
201-500 employees
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