Field Technical Representative

Overview

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better™.

Elevate is part of the Amrize family of brands. Visit  to learn more.

We’re seeking a Field Technical Representative who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Field Technical Representative (FTR) is field-based (with company truck and your home office) for the Warranty/Technical Services team at Amrize Building Envelope division. Amrize Building Envelope (ABE) is based out of Nashville. Technical Services is a vital and growing team; the FTR reports to the Regional Technical Manager for their respective area. The FTR is the "boots on the ground", face of the company who among many things, will conduct in their day to day:

• The training licensed roofing contractors in the proper application techniques for Elevate, Gen Flex, and Gaco roofing products.
• Performing technical inspections of commercial roofing applications for no-dollar-limit warranty coverage, performing warranty claim investigations, and for providing on-site technical construction assistance to professional architects, designers, and installers.

This is a fully, remote position - candidate must live within the territory (Chicago).

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Responsible for educating customers, sales representatives and teammates in how to apply Elevate, Gen Flex, and Gaco products per product specifications.
• Review technical installation deviations and make acceptance determinations within authority level based on system performance requirements for a given project, system, warranty, type/term, and construction site specific conditions.
• Provide feedback on company literature, spec's, construction details and assemblies to make sure the most accurate information is available for the customer.
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships and inspire customer confidence.
• Ability to follow corporate and division policies and applicable governmental safety regulations are required.
• Experience working with internal and external customers to understand and document complex business needs and troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to define and document a project, set timelines, align resources, and execute to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and troubleshoot roofing installation and product quality issues to determine root cause and appropriate resolution.
• Experience effectively and proactively managing customer expectations throughout the investigation/troubleshooting process.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Maintains an understanding of current business initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Base Requirement (one required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, or Architecture;
• Minimum 8 years active duty in a construction trade military occupational specialty (MOS) (verified by DD214);
• High school diploma and minimum of 10 years’ construction experience in a Commercial Roofing Foreman or Superintendent role, or as a Technical Representative for a commercial roofing manufacturer.

Additional Requirements:

Strong technical expertise in most of the following products and an aptitude to learn the rest:

• Single-Ply Roofing Systems including:
  
  A) EPDM,
  
  B) TPO,
  
  C) PVC
• Asphalt Roofing Systems including:
  
  D) SBS,
  
  E) APP,
  
  F) BUR
• Metal Systems: G) Standing Seam Roofs, H) Cavity Wall Assemblies
• Roofing Coatings including: I) Silicone Roof Coatings, J) Acrylic Roof Coatings
• Urethane Systems including: K) P.U.F. Roofing, L) Wall Foam
• Garden Roofing Systems including:…