Field Services Rotational Associate

GAF

13d•$64,800 - $82,800

About The Position

GAF’s Field Services Rotational Associate program is a two-year development program for recent graduates, designed to prepare high-potential talent for future leadership roles. Associates work with leaders across the Field Services organization on projects and strategic initiatives while developing technical and leadership skills with support from a dedicated manager and mentor. Rotations depend on business needs, candidate interests, and mentor guidance, and may include field services, liquid-applied roofing, and roofing principles. The position is based in the Southwest/Central U.S. and generally requires establishing and operating from a home office, with travel to customers, events, and offsite meetings. Travel may be up to 60%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Previous internship, apprenticeship, or co-op experience related to construction or a roofing environment.
Knowledge of the building-material industry, specifically roofing and water-management products.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain business relationships.
Time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple activities and commitments.
Ability to lift heavy equipment, materials, ladders, and similar items.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability with Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
Good attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with roof inspections, including start-up, interim, final, leak, and complaint inspections.
Travel to neighboring areas to complete roof inspections.
Learn to prioritize open inspection requests and create productive, efficient schedules.
Assist with leak and complaint inspections and problem resolution, and provide appropriate written communication to GAF and owners or customers.
Support high-profile and complex liquid-applied roofing projects.
Assist with Field Services and contractor training for coatings projects requiring advanced skills or knowledge.
Assist with demonstrations and seminars when requested.
Help manage key job inspections as needed.
Collaborate with R&D on new product development and application techniques.
Support the design and drafting needs of architects, specifiers, contractors, and GAF Territory Managers.
Assist with developing and maintaining standard and custom roofing details, roof plans, sheet layouts, and manufacturers’ shop drawings.
Assist with writing, revising, and maintaining CSI-formatted specifications and installation manuals.
Participate in and complete all safety training and follow job-site safety practices.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at job sites and manufacturing facilities, and follow rooftop and ladder safety precautions.
Follow safe driving practices and company policies concerning driver safety and cell phone use.