Building Science Field Specialist- Region Southeast

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Building Science Field Specialist to join their Building Science organization. This is a remote role, however the candidate must be based in North Carolina to effectively support the regional field activities.

This customer-facing role is designed for a hands-on building professional with a strong technical foundation in building science. The Specialist will work directly with builders and contractors in the field, providing training, technical support, and real-time problem-solving to advance resilient home construction practices.

This role bridges the gap between jobsite realities and business strategy, serving as a key conduit for field insights that inform product and system innovation, and contractor engagement.

• Partner with builders and contractors on active job sites to provide building science guidance and troubleshoot real-world challenges.
• Collaborate with Territory Managers, Technical Services, and Contractor Engagement teams to deliver coordinated support to customers.

• Conduct building science and resilience training programs across multiple modalities, including in-the-field, classroom, and online.
• Deliver tailored education to contractors, builders, and architects, adapting content to regional needs and varying levels of technical expertise.
• Work collaboratively with the architectural/specification community to educate, through CEU courses, and develop/update construction specifications to include building science and resilient construction best practices.

• Actively listen and observe on job sites, in meetings, and over calls to identify builder and contractor pain points.
• Document and communicate field insights to internal teams to inform product and system innovation and contractor engagement programs.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for internal stakeholders, helping translate field realities into actionable strategies.

• BS degree in Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience in residential construction, with hands‑on field experience.
• High school diploma with 15+ years of hands‑on experience in residential construction
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time across assigned region.

• Strong technical understanding of residential construction practices, building science principles, especially related to the building envelope and resilience.
• Technical knowledge of roofing and siding systems, waterproofing methods, general building practices, and residential building codes.
• Proven ability to engage and build trust with builders, contractors, and architects.
• Strong computer skills, including Powerpoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver professional presentations to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong curiosity and ability to enquire to understand technical and economic motivations behind observed construction practices.
• Strong customer‑centric mindset with a proven ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams.

• Certifications such as BPI, RESNET, HERS, LEED, or similar.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Showpad
• Experience delivering technical training or educational programs.
• Familiarity with climate‑resilient construction practices
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in the built environment.
• Spanish or Portuguese fluency a strong plus.

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