Regional Technical Manager

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

We set the bar high for our products—and even higher for our people. We’re looking for an experienced Regional Technical Manager to lead and elevate our field technical organization while serving as a trusted technical partner to contractors and sales leadership across a defined geographic region.

This role is ideal for a roofing professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, customer focus, and business acumen—and who enjoys working in the field where decisions directly impact quality, customer trust, and profitability.

This position can be based out of the following states: Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah.

What You’ll Do

As a Regional Technical Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering technical excellence, developing talent, and driving high‑quality roofing outcomes in the market.

Lead & Develop Technical Talent

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of field technical professionals
• Own onboarding and ongoing training for technical representatives, including product application and standard operating procedures
• Conduct regular performance discussions, support career development, and manage hiring and performance actions as needed

Drive Quality & Contractor Success

• Partner with the District Sales Manager to identify and develop a selective contractor base aligned to regional business plans
• Provide proactive technical services that improve installation quality and workmanship
• Support and deliver on commitments tied to the Peak Advantage Contractor Program

Problem Solve in the Field

• Respond proactively to installation and product issues, working directly with contractors to resolve concerns
• Manage the product complaint process for the region, responding within one business day
• Exercise repair authorization authority up to $10,000 in alignment with policy and risk guidelines

Collaborate & Influence

• Serve as a technical leader who interfaces effectively with contractors, sales teams, and internal partners
• Balance independent decision‑making with strong cross‑functional collaboration

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or comparable years of experience in lieu.
• With Minimum of:
  • 5 years of customer‑facing technical experience in low‑slope commercial roofing or
  • 3 years of people leadership/supervisory experience

Technical & Business Expertise

• Strong to expert knowledge of roofing systems, practices, and application
• Solid understanding of legal and risk considerations related to roofing and construction
• Proven negotiation, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop salaried technical staff
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence at all levels—internally and externally

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work primarily in field environments
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods
• Comfortable working outside of a traditional office setting

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts product quality, contractor confidence, customer satisfaction, and long‑term business performance. You’ll have the authority, visibility, and support to make real decisions—and see the results of your leadership in the field.

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Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

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.