Tapered Roofing Design Specialist

Tapered Designer Littleton, CO - JMTC (R26_0673) Full time Pay Range $67,500.00 - $92,800.00 Annual This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based on relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. Are you passionate about smart design and solving complex challenges? Do you enjoy seeing your work directly influence successful, high-performing projects in the built environment? We're looking for a Tapered Design Specialist to play a key role in supporting the commercial roofing market through independent, technically sound tapered insulation design solutions . In this role, you will evaluate complex project requirements, apply drainage and constructability principles, and deliver complete tapered system packages that improve roof performance, streamline installation, and reduce downstream risk. This is a high-impact, highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, partnering with customers, and exercising judgment to deliver designs that make a measurable difference on the jobsite. What You'll Do Tapered System Design & Technical Solution Development Own end-to-end tapered insulation design deliverables for commercial roofing projects, including layouts, technical documentation, and material takeoffs/estimates Interpret architectural drawings, roof plans, and specifications to develop solutions aligned with drainage intent, project constraints, and applicable requirements Apply engineering judgment and roofing systems knowledge to optimize designs for performance, material efficiency, constructability, and installation sequencing Identify design risks, field constraints, and scope gaps; recommend alternatives and clarifications to improve execution outcomes Maintain consistent design quality by applying established standards, documenting assumptions, and ensuring technical completeness of the final package Customer Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a technical advisor for contractors, architects, and internal commercial teams on tapered systems, product selection, and design best practices Partner closely with sales and service teams from initial design through order placement and delivery, helping ensure smooth execution and customer success Communicate complex technical information clearly, influencing decisions through recommendations grounded in project realities and performance outcomes Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience (2+ years) in commercial construction design, building products, estimating, or roofing-related technical services Demonstrated ability to interpret construction documents and translate requirements into practical technical solutions Strong mathematical and spatial reasoning skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-facing mindset Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and deadlines Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management/Technology, or a related field Experience with tapered insulation systems, commercial roofing design/support, or manufacturer/distributor technical services Experience supporting project estimating, documentation, and customer technical problem resolution in a building products environment Why This Role Matters In this role, your work directly influences roof performance, installation success, and customer confidence . You'll collaborate with experts across engineering, sales, and service teams while building specialized expertise in a technically sophisticated, high-growth segment of commercial construction. If you enjoy blending technical skill with real-world application—and want your work to have visible, lasting results—we'd love to hear from you. Benefits Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program, and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees. Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs. Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce. Diversity & Inclusion Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation