Field Application and Training Manager

Saint-Gobain; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Saint-Gobain CertainTeed Ceilings in the United States seeks a senior Field Application & Training Manager to support North America. This role drives ceiling product adoption, advances technical capabilities, and serves as a SME for complex field applications, working with sales, marketing, R&D, and contractors.

The position emphasizes training program development, installation problem-solving, and effective communication with architects and distributors across projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial construction environments with primary expertise in ceiling systems and working knowledge of related wall, gypsum, and insulation applications.
• Demonstrated experience resolving complex installation and application challenges.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, shop drawings, specifications, estimating processes, and installation methods.
• Proven ability to influence contractors, distributors, architects, and sales teams.
• Experience supporting field trials, beta installations, and product commercialization activities.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive ceiling product adoption and advance technical capabilities across the sales organization.
• Support commercialization of new products and field trials.
• Serve as subject matter expert for complex field applications.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, R&D, contractors, architects, distributors, and general contractors.

Skills

Ceiling systems

Technical training

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation

Problem-solving

Education

College degree preferred

HS diploma required

Trade certification preferred

Job description

The Field Application & Training Manager serves as a senior technical resource supporting CertainTeed Ceilings' portfolio of ceiling and wall solutions throughout North America, with complementary support of related gypsum and insulation applications where they intersect with ceiling systems and jobsite conditions. The role is primarily responsible for driving ceiling product adoption, advancing technical capabilities across the sales organization, supporting the commercialization of new products, and serving as a recognized subject matter expert for complex field applications.

This position partners closely with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, R&D, contractors, architects, distributors, and general contractors to improve installation practices, resolve complex technical challenges, increase customer confidence, and identify opportunities to expand the use of CertainTeed solutions. The role provides technical leadership primarily for specialty ceiling systems, while also supporting adjacent wall, gypsum, and insulation considerations when relevant to project applications, installation interfaces, and customer needs; and acts as a key liaison between the field and internal product development and operation teams.

College Degree Preferred / HS Diploma Required / Trade Certification for Commercial Construction Preferred

• Extensive experience in commercial construction environments with primary expertise in ceiling systems and working knowledge of related wall, gypsum, and insulation applications.
• Demonstrated experience resolving complex installation and application challenges.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, shop drawings, specifications, estimating processes, and installation methods.
• Proven ability to influence contractors, distributors, architects, and sales teams.
• Experience supporting field trials, beta installations, and product commercialization activities.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail] .

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $99,900 to $154,800 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $112,800 to $174,900. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program