Building Science Manager

tesa; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

tesa is seeking a Building Science Manager in North America to lead a strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to a building-science-driven system partner. The role connects R&D, specification/technical marketing, and commercial teams, guiding a team that includes code compliance and field specialists.

You will translate industry standards into a technical advantage, develop qualification gates, and drive a building-science narrative across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–12+ years in building envelope / facade systems / waterproofing / air barrier systems or related construction materials industry.
• Experience with AAMA711, AC38 and ASTM testing frameworks for adhesion, durability, and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead tesa North America Building Science Strategy and translate industry standards into technical advantage.
• Own System Performance & Qualifications by developing Gates for durability, resistance, assembly and temperature performance.
• Define a performance basis for system solutions and drive the Performance Philosophy.
• Create spec-read documentation and consultant language to enable system selling and specification wins.
• Act as the technical expert for tesa partners and key accounts and engage customers and partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building envelope systems

Moisture management

Air control

Durability principles

Standards: AAMA711, AC38, ASTM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Eng or Materials Science

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionize adhesive solutions with us?

At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers -we're passionate about making a difference!

TheBuilding Science Managerwill lead the tesa North America Air & Waterproofing (AWP) strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to an industry building-science-driven system partner by establishing the company as a technical authority in building envelope performance, ensuring all products and system solutions are spec-defensible, field-defensible, and differentiated, while serving as the central link between R&D/Product Development, Specification/Technical Marketing, and Commercial/Key Account teams, and ultimately leading a team that includes Code Compliance and Technical Installation/Field Specialists.

How you'll help the formula:

• Lead tesa North America Building Science Strategy - translate industry standards into technical advantage
• Own System Performance & Qualifications - develop and implement qualifications gates such as durability, resistance, assembly and temperature performance
• Drive Performance Philosophy - define performance basis for all aspects of technical requirements for system solutions
• Enable System Selling & Specification Wins - create spec-read documentation and architect/consultant language
• Customer & Partner Engagement - technical expert for tesa partners and key accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Key Deliverables (initial 2–3 years)

• Launch system‑based solutions
• Enable specification inclusion of solutions in key projects

Key Deliverables (initial 2–3 years)

• Launch system‑based solutions
• Enable specification inclusion of solutions in key projects
• Build internally aligned building‑science narrative across R&D, Sales, and Marketing
• Position tesa North America as a credible voice in durability and building envelope performance

Key elements for your role:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent experience
• Deep understanding of:
  • Building envelope systems (WRB, air barrier, flashing, roofing)
  • Moisture management, air control, and durability principles
• 7–12+ years in building envelope / facade systems / waterproofing / air barrier systems or related construction materials industry
• Experience with all relevant standards including AAMA711 (flashing durability),AC38 (WRB and air barrier acceptance criteria) andASTM testing frameworks for adhesion, durability, and system performance
• Up to 40% travel domestically, valid license and passport required