Jobs at Samara
Certification Program Manager
We are looking for an experienced Certification Coordinator for the Samara team. This is a small, scrappy team that has plans to scale significantly. As an innovative and nimble start-up in a highly regulated industry, it is essential that we are always complying fully to legal and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will have a passion for building and refining processes, and building strong relationships with partner organizations.
Responsibilities
- Support a compliance plan that is consistent with the team’s strategic goals
- Develop priorities, planning and scheduling of certifications, and integration with overall permitting strategy
- Submit and manage applications for product compliance with various testing agencies
- Ensure that certification deadlines are met
- Organize and communicate feedback to product team from testing agencies
- Archive and maintain thorough and records of all work
- Participate in strategy meetings to diagnose and make plans to avoid potential delays
- Augment and manage external code consultants so that systems and details comply with regulatory standards and building codes
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a product specifier, permit expeditor, code researcher, or related role in an architecture or engineering firm
- Strong knowledge of product certification and regulatory standards
- Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods
- Comfortable reading engineering drawings, architectural details, and technical data
- Experience managing confidential documents and proprietary technology
