Quality Technician - Engineered Facades

Shiel Sexton Company • Noblesville, IN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician will have a bachelors degree in construction management, or architectural engineering. The selected person will work out of the Noblesville, Indiana office but will be required to travel to project sites to review substrate acceptance, metal panel system work progress, testing, and document the installation of building envelope systems to prevent air leakage, water infiltration, and cladding system failures. The QA Technician will work closely with the BEC team and metal panel system installation crews to verify that materials (Exterior substrate framing, sheathing, Air/Vapor barrier systems, Roofing systems, sealants, and curtan wall systems) are in compliance with, manufacturer specifications and construction documents.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in construction management, or architectural engineering.
• 3–5+ years of experience in construction, with a strong focus on building envelope cladding, roofing, or air barrier systems.
• Deep understanding of various building envelope metal wall panel systems, sealants, air barriers, and roofing systems.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with building envelope construction ASTM and AAMA testing standards.
• Proficient in using digital, tablet-based quality assurance reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Comfortable working at heights (ladders, lifts, scaffolding).
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to perform travel responsibilities to project sites.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications include RRO (Registered Roof Observer) or similar, such as ABAA (Air Barrier Association of America) training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, on-site, in-progress inspections of exterior wall cladding systems, sheathing, air barriers, and roofing system continuity to confirm compliance with approved contract details and specifications.
• Help coordinate, witness and document wall cladding system air and water infiltration performance tests, (e.g., AAMA 501.2).
• Prepare detailed, quality assurance field reports with photographic documentation of both compliant and non-compliant work.
• Identify, document, and track installation defects and non-conformities; issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and monitor corrective actions.
• Inspect incoming materials to ensure they are properly stored and meet approved submittal requirements.
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to resolve quality issues and provide technical guidance on installation procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control policies and procedures.
• In house collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project design process.
• Monthly Training for field installation and office design teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level