Technical Roofing Specialist

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe.

About The Role

Johns Manville is seeking a Technical Roofing Specialist to ensure our customers receive exceptional support across all technical and guarantee-related matters. This role plays a critical part in evaluating complex roofing systems, advising on best-fit solutions, and ensuring compliance with JM specifications and standards. If you thrive in a technical environment, enjoy solving complex construction challenges, and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service—this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on project success.

Responsibilities

• Customer Support & Technical Expertise
  • Serve as a trusted expert by responding to technical and guarantee inquiries accurately and promptly
  • Partner with customers to evaluate roofing conditions and identify practical, effective solutions
• System Evaluation & Recommendations
  • Assess unique roofing situations and recommend best practices, including deviations from standard specifications where appropriate
  • Review construction documents with a focus on roofing systems and compliance
• Guarantee Review & Eligibility
  • Evaluate guarantee applications and determine eligibility based on JM standards
  • Ensure roofing systems meet applicable requirements before approval
• Engineering & Analysis
  • Perform wind uplift design calculations (ASCE 7) to support system validation
  • Apply technical expertise across Single Ply and Bituminous roofing systems and components

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a technical roofing or construction role
  • 5+ years of experience working in a customer-facing environment
  • Registered Roof Observer (RRO) or Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) preferred
• Technical Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of low-slope roofing systems, materials, and industry practices
  • Knowledge of commercial construction processes and stakeholder roles
  • Familiarity with legal and compliance considerations in construction and roofing
• Skills & Capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Pay

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire: $81,900.00 - $112,600.00 annual. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • Wellness program
  • Critical illness insurance
• Retirement & Financial
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Basic life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel accident coverage
  • Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance available
• Paid Leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Tax Savings Accounts
  • Health spending account
  • Traditional flexible spending account
  • Dependent care spending account
• Professional Development
  • Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs
  • Company-wide mentoring program
  • Soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.