Design Services/Architectural Intern

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings.

We cover each other.

Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career.

Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration.

Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo.

We are GAF.

And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Put your classroom studies into practice in the real world and gain the experience to help determine your journey after graduation.

At GAF, we’ll make sure you get going on your very first day with a comprehensive orientation into our company.

In our program, you will have the opportunity to own your own projects, participate in meetings, and work cross-functionally with other departments.

GAF is looking for a Design Services/ Architectural Intern.

The ideal candidate for this role is majoring in Design, Architecture, Construction Management or a similar field.

This intern will support technical roofing application support across project lifecycle from specification to guarantee issuance, with an added focus on developing and enhancing system visualizations and renderings inline with current design industry standards.

The intern will have a great deal of opportunity to learn, contribute, and develop leadership skills.

This position is based in our Corporate location in Parsippany, NJ.

**Essential Duties:**

+ Learn about GAF’s Commercial Roofing business.
+ Understand GAF’s Design Services team tasks and how they achieve business goals.
+ Collaborate within and across teams to provide technical roofing application support across project lifecycle from specification to guarantee issuance on real life projects.
+ Learn how to locate, review, and interpret product information through various sources including but not limited to GAF published literature, code agencies i.e. Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, and Miami DADE
+ Assembly letters
+ Wind calculations
+ Wind Addendums
+ Technical variances
+ Support the review of CAD architectural details, product application instructions, and PV solar array installations to ensure compliance.
+ Assist in developing strategy associated with visualizations, renderings, and VFX capabilities.
+ Connect with contractors, design professionals, and GAF’s sales personnel to confirm and obtain accurate registration information.
+ Provide support for the guarantee/warranty-related repair invoices to ensure proper compliance with manufacturer recommendations.

Ensure repair costs are in sync with market expectations.
+ Provide cross-functional support for Sales Operations related activities associated with GAF contractor programs.
+ Explore and gain a deeper understanding of construction documentation and processes.
+ Participate in strategic initiatives and projects related to the continuous improvement of workflows and processes.

**Under This Roof, We Require**

+ Pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution (Design, Architecture, Construction Management or a similar field) with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, Current Sophomores (Graduating 2028) or current Juniors (Graduating 2027)-only.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Keen attention to detail.
+ Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and precision.
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with various stakeholders.
+ Ability to participate from June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
+ Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, without visa sponsorship now and in the future.

**Under This Roof, We Also Value**

+ Experience with visualization and rendering platforms such as Unity3D, Rhino3D, Solidworks, LumenRT, Revit
+ A strong interest in developing a deeper understanding of the architecture and construction fields.
+ Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
+ Technical knowledge of building designs and architectural background is a plus.

All GAF internship roles are paid at an hourly rate, however, there are no benefits associated with these positions**.

Candidates are expected to work 40 hours per week over the summer.

Transportation, F-1 and HB-1 visa sponsorship will not be provided in association with these positions.

**How We Protect What Matters Most**

+ Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, in addition to our on the job experiences.
+ We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

**NOTE: The below benefits are only applicable for Full Time Employees.

They do not apply to GAF Internships.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $20.00

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource.

We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America.

As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most.

The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns.

The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof.

In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women.

The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems.

Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.

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