Construction Quality Assurance Technician

ECS Ltd•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

14h

About The Position

Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians are frontline workers on ECS projects. The technician observes and performs routine field tests and observations on a per-project basis, as assigned. The work is task-based and performed in the field. Technicians are expected to provide positive customer service and demonstrate an understanding of ECS Core Values. The role supports testing and observations for new construction and the built environment, specialized testing, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, and other building science and infrastructure services. Work includes field and laboratory testing, documenting results and observations in reports, learning to calibrate and use field equipment, and helping maintain and organize equipment. Incidental work may include clerical tasks, report production assistance, and other office- or laboratory-related tasks. The position involves progressive learning about testing, observations, systems, and structures. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varied weather. Daily communication is required with ECS technicians, project managers, principals, clients, and other site representatives. The technician may attend project meetings with senior ECS staff or clients as requested and must notify a supervisor about broken or missing equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–2 years of related experience.
If driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds multiple times per day.
Ability to stand for extended periods and walk on uneven ground across various terrains.
Ability to perform work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field.
Professional certifications, including NRCA, IIBEC, AWCI Certified EIFS Inspector, and/or relevant ICC certifications.
The listed qualifying U.S. Military rank is E-4.

Responsibilities

Perform testing and observations for new construction and the built environment, specialized testing, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigations, and related services.
Perform field and laboratory testing and observations.
Progressively learn to test and observe various systems while working indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Communicate daily with other ECS technicians, project managers, principals, clients, and other site representatives.
Attend project meetings with senior ECS staff and/or clients as requested.
Develop an understanding of systems and structures and how they are observed, tested, and investigated.
Document test results and observations appropriately in reports.
Learn to calibrate and use field equipment.
Assist with maintaining and organizing field equipment and notify a supervisor of broken or missing equipment.
Perform incidental clerical tasks, assist with report production, and handle other office- or laboratory-related tasks as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.