Senior Building Codes & Fire-Rated Systems Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Health, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

USG, based in Libertyville, IL, seeks a senior building codes and fire rated systems professional to serve as a practical, externally credible SME for code interpretation, standards development, and resolution of complex customer issues. This role sits within the ISBSL at USG’s Corporate Innovation Center in Libertyville, IL.

You will monitor changes in model codes, influence industry standards, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance and effective customer support.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in building codes, code consulting, fire rated building systems, or related leadership.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply model building codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ASTM, UL/Intertek, ICC-ES pathways).
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, code officials, AHJs, and certification bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to write technical guidance and customer facing explanations.

Responsibilities

• Code strategy and interpretation: monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in codes and standards affecting USG products.
• Code development and industry influence: represent USG in code hearings and standards meetings; develop positions and supporting rationale.
• Complex field and customer issue resolution: assist with fire rated assemblies, listings, penetrations, and constructability issues.
• Product compliance and market access: devise strategies for compliance pathways, listings, literature, and resources.
• Cross-functional technical leadership: collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, and R&D.
• Training and technical communication: create and deliver internal/external training, bulletins, white papers, and guidance documents.
• Market and competitive intelligence: track code trends, competitor strategies, AHJ concerns, and customer pain points.

Skills

15+ years experience

Strong written & verbal communication

North American construction practice

Interpretation of model codes &Standar

Travel up to 25%

Education

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

Job description

USG, based in Libertyville, IL, seeks a senior building codes and fire rated systems professional to serve as a practical, externally credible SME for code interpretation, standards development, and resolution of complex customer issues. This role sits within the ISBSL at USG’s Corporate Innovation Center in Libertyville, IL.

You will monitor changes in model codes, influence industry standards, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance and effective customer support.