Technical Specialist & Approvals Manager

Sika • Canton, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Sika is looking for a Technical Services & Approvals Manager to join its growing team in the Canton, MA area for the Roofing business. This position is responsible for managing third-party testing programs, maintaining regulatory approvals, supporting new product development, and providing technical expertise across the organization. This role works closely with testing agencies, vendors, R&D, Sales, Marketing, and global teams to ensure product compliance, approval continuity, and technical excellence within the roofing and waterproofing industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, materials science, or a related technical field.
• Experience with third-party testing, product certifications, or regulatory approvals in the construction or building materials industry.
• Strong understanding of building codes, product approvals, and compliance processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage third-party testing with agencies such as FM, UL, and others to support product approvals and certifications.
• Develop testing proposals, agreements, and quotes with testing organizations.
• Coordinate shipment of materials to test laboratories and ensure proper sample preparation.
• Manage and maintain building code and product approvals, including Florida Building Code (FBC), Factory Mutual (FM), Miami-Dade NOAs, DORA, and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).
• Coordinate revisions to engineering evaluation reports and certification documentation.
• Submit and manage approval revisions requested by Sales and Technical teams.
• Update and maintain private label agreements as needed.
• Develop and present product demonstrations and mock-ups for contractor, consultant, and advisory meetings.
• Create models and displays for industry trade shows and associations (e.g., IIBEC, IRE).

Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level