Company Introduction:
GAF Energyis transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industriescompany, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingleby CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.
Job Summary:
Who are you?
Creative Problem Solver- You can identify potential risks and challenges, and navigate to find creative options to deliver a solution. You optimize to find the best solutions for our company, our contractors, and our customers.
Expert Communicator- You clearly communicate goals, responsibilities, performance, expectations, and feedback throughout projects. You are the point person for all stakeholders and can synthesize requirements into a unified plan.
Dynamic Leader- You bring a galvanizing energy to the team. You have the confidence to drive initiatives with autonomy. You encourage engagement across the team and lead by example.
What part will you play?
GAF Energy is seeking a talented Field Applications Manager to help lead the strategic development of building-integrated solar photovoltaic products (BIPV). This role will report to the Director of Field Deployment Applications and work across all functional teams at GAF Energy and our partners.
You will ensure all new products meet the needs of installers and the demands of the field.
You will be responsible for managing alpha installation testing, translating quality feedback into closed-loop learning, and providing specialized technical support to emerging business segments.
The ideal candidate will have experience with solar, construction, and/or roofing installation best practices, as well as excellent project management skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interface seamlessly between business teams to execute projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
What will you do?
Test product prototypes and be the “voice of the field” for our product engineering and design teams.
Project manage installation testing programs across multiple states with dozens of customers and partners.
Translate field feedback into actionable recommendations for how the product engineering and design teams can enhance product features.
Consolidate quality feedback from both customers and internal teams to identify and prioritize potential product improvements.
Be a subject matter expert on the Timberline Solar product, and be available for a variety of issue support escalations.
Provide onsite installation support and training for special projects, customers, and business development events.
Represent the voice of the contractor and customer across the organization.
What do we require from you?
5+ years proven work experience within renewable energy, solar, roofing, and/or construction industries.
Experience managing construction crews, ensuring quality workmanship, and enforcing compliance with all applicable codes, safety, and other requirements.
Proven track record with on-schedule and on-budget project management execution.
Ability to work across multiple departments to form cross-functional teams as needed for individual projects.
Entrepreneurial and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and with diverse teams.
Highly detail-oriented with a desire to learn.
Customer-centric mindset and ability to represent the voice of the customer.
Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Drive, Meet, Slides, Chat, Forms, Sheets, and Docs).
Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Exceptional multitasking and prioritization abilities in a dynamic work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
10-20% domestic travel as needed.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to wear safety equipment (weighing up to 15 lbs) and perform work at heights.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus is required.
Must be able to walk, stand, and maintain balance on sloped surfaces such as roofs.
Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing is required.
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of tools and equipment is required.
Benefits and Compensation:
Individuals hired for this position can reasonably expect a base salary within the range of $110,000.00 - $150,000.00. The company provides comprehensive health and retirement savings plan benefits that support an employee's total well-being.
Medical/prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision plan coverage
Pre-tax savings accounts (i.e. HSA and FSA plans)
Income protection benefits (i.e. life insurance and disability coverage)
Total well-being resources (i.e. Virgin Pulse, Ayco, EAP & Work/Life Balance services, Virtual Visits)
401(k) plan
Adoption Assistance/Family planning benefits
Paid vacation and time off
Benefits:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
