Senior Building Code & Compliance Expert

Usg; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG, based in Libertyville, IL, seeks a senior expert to interpret building codes, develop standards, and resolve complex customer and field issues. You will guide product compliance, influence industry standards, and collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and R&D teams.

The role emphasizes practical guidance, cross-functional leadership, and training delivery to enhance customer confidence in USG products and assemblies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in building codes, code consulting, fire rated building systems, building science, or manufacturer codes/standards leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of North American construction practices and how fire rated wall, floor/ceiling assemblies are designed and inspected in the field.
• Ability to interpret and apply model building codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ASTM, UL/Intertek listings, ICC-ES pathways, etc.).
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, code officials/AHJs, testing/certification agencies, trade associations, or manufacturer teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to write technical guidance, reports, bulletins, and customer explanations.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Fire Protection, or related field; equivalent senior code/consulting experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for customer support, industry meetings, code hearings, and training.

Responsibilities

• Code strategy and interpretation: monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in model building codes, provisions, and standards affecting USG products.
• Code development and industry influence: represent USG in code hearings, standards meetings, and associations; help develop positions and proposals.
• Complex field and customer issue resolution: support escalated questions involving fire rated assemblies and constructability issues.
• Product compliance and market access: develop strategies for maintaining and expanding compliance pathways and listings.
• Cross functional technical leadership: work with Sales, CS, Product Management, and R&D to resolve technical barriers.
• Training and technical communication: create and deliver training, presentations, white papers, and guidance documents.
• Market and competitive intelligence: track code trends, competitor strategies, AHJ concerns, and customer pain points.

Skills

Building codes expertise

Code consulting

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Fire Protection, or related field

Job description

USG, based in Libertyville, IL, seeks a senior expert to interpret building codes, develop standards, and resolve complex customer and field issues. You will guide product compliance, influence industry standards, and collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and R&D teams.

The role emphasizes practical guidance, cross-functional leadership, and training delivery to enhance customer confidence in USG products and assemblies.