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Saint-Gobain is seeking a Building Science Group Leader to join their building science organization. This role is responsible for managing technical staff and developing impactful collaborations with Saint-Gobain construction product businesses and external partners. The ideal candidate will bring a strong customer-centric mindset and drive to make an impact, expertise in building science, and a passion for team development.

Essential Functions

Team strategy

+ Meet with external customers and key stakeholders across the Saint-Gobain businesses and central functions on a regular basis and identify areas where building science expertise can make an impact.

+ Strategize and plan projects or programs in collaboration with team and stakeholders. Projects and programs are inclusive of building science engineering services to customers, technical marketing analyses, internal & external training, system-focused research & development programs, and leverage external expertise as relevant.

+ Manage budget and resources and ensure successful execution of projects and programs.

+ Continuously assess the value of the team’s portfolio and adjust / pivot as necessary to maximize impact to customers and to the organization.

+ Review activity with senior management and leverage insights to inform team and portfolio strategy.

Team management

+ Directly manage a team of 3-6 technical staff with a diverse range of building science expertise

+ Identify critical competency gaps and launch development programs, and/or hire resources to address them.

+ Develop self and team members to full potential.

Lead and/or contribute to building science projects

+ Lead small- and large-scale projects that can involve external customers, multiple businesses and functions.

+ Contribute technically to projects in building envelope hygrothermal performance and other areas of expertise.

Develop connections with external expertise

+ Maintain a strong network with the North American building science community. Leverage external community to advance projects, develop best practices, and identify talents for recruitment purposes.

Competencies

+ Strong customer-centric mindset with a proven ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into actionable insights driving team strategy and projects/programs.

+ Ability to successfully interact with customers, sales and marketing functions, technical experts, executives and technicians.

+ Excellent communication and storytelling skills – able to translate complex data & insights into compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Demonstrated tough mindedness and ability to drive results in a complex matrix environment.

+ Agile mindset and ability to pivot quickly to focus self and resources on activity that drives the most value.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 years of experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 13 years of experience or PhD with minimum 9 years of experience. Degree in Building Science, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Engineering or related field. Experience preferably in building products, building science consulting, applied building science research, construction or related industries.

+ 5+ years of hands-on building science experience required.

+ 5+ years of direct management experience required.

+ Advanced knowledge of commercial and residential construction, and of the code framework required.

+ Broad knowledge of the following building science disciplines: acoustics, passive fire protection, daylighting and demonstrated expertise in hygrothermal performance and envelope design required. Demonstrated expertise in another area is a plus.

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. 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 **$133,000** to **$213,000** 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 **17%** of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is **$155,600** to **$249,200.** Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family **_be well_** in all aspects of your life. Be Well.- Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.- Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

+ Health and Well-being – 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

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Group Legal

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ Pet Insurance and Discounts

+ Back-up Child and Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

+ Volunteer Day