Technical Specialist (Sr)

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers, and trusted brands to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India, and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial, and residential construction and restoration projects.

About the role

The Technical Specialist (Sr) maintains core product line building code compliance, ensures new products and systems are code compliant, participates in internal product and system development teams, answers project-specific questions, reviews project drawings to make recommendations, works with third-party testing facilities, and is heavily involved in industry organizations that help shape industry standards. This position has a significant focus on supporting Dryvit EIFS products and systems in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and approve product line application policies within technical literature.
• Answer project-specific questions.
• Review project drawings and make recommendations.
• Coordinate third-party testing certification/approvals.
• Recommend project or product-specific testing, interpret results, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of testing methods/techniques for laboratory/field testing.
• Present a comprehensive understanding of testing methods to confirm varying compatibility among materials.
• Develop and review product literature, application instructions, and field training manuals.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable building code requirements related to EIFS and other types of façade systems.
• Write, review, and make recommendations for letters of installation and job parameters along with detailed drawings.
• Formally respond to inquiries in written form based on sound engineering judgment.
• Provide technical training to internal and external customers focused on façade systems, code requirements, test methods, and application of relevant Tremco systems.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and designated external customers.
• Assure product performance through reviewing and making recommendations for proper use and field application.
• Master assigned core product line technology to include writing policy.
• Train and mentor new employees.
• Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of building science principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field required. High School Diploma or GED and 15+ years of related experience accepted in lieu of a college degree.
• 7+ years of Civil Engineering, Architectural, Building Envelope, Building Science, Construction Consulting, or similar experience.
• Strong consideration will be given to candidates with job-site-related experience.
• Expertise with Canadian codes related to EIFS, system fire performance, and air/water resistive barrier systems.
• Strong background in understanding building science principles and performing related wall assembly analyses for a diversity of wall systems.

Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD (preferred), Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with hygrothermal modeling software (e.g., WUFI, THERM) preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective team player and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% in the North America region.
• Mentoring and training abilities.

Certifications

• OSHA 10 (preferred but not required).
• Engineer-in-Training Certification (preferred but not required).
• Licensed Engineer or Registered Architect (preferred but not required).

Benefits

• Extended Health and Dental insurance starting day one of employment without paying premiums.
• Paid Company Holidays and paid time off.
• Group Retirement Savings Program with a company match.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Performance-Based Bonus eligibility.
• Health & Fitness Subsidy.
• Access to company Employee Assistance Programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $110,854 to $138,570, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.