Tapered Design Specialist

GAF • Chicago, IL

5d • $81,000 - $103,500 • Remote

About The Position

The Tapered Design Specialist position is a critical team member of our Commercial Tapered Design team. This corporate position is remote based. The Tapered Design Specialist is responsible for providing tapered insulation designs and takeoffs from architectural roof plans for commercial and residential low-slope applications. This exciting role requires an individual who is team oriented and exudes strong customer service skills, often assisting the sales team with design solutions for customers and architects in challenging situations, providing exemplary professional and technical support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Applied Science or Technology.
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and proficiency of AutoCAD is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Technical and professional knowledge of the roofing industry.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications
• Intermediate level Microsoft/Google applications
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability.
• Building strategic working relationships.
• Highly self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate insulation material quotations for roofing contractors, suppliers, and architects nationwide.
• Generate professional and clear CAD based shop drawings for submittals and installation.
• Service support for the Technical Services Team, GAF territory sales managers, architects and customers as necessary.
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees