Technical Specialist & Approvals Manager

Sika AG•Canton, MA

13h•$150,000 - $175,000•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).