Field Building Envelope Test Technician

Terracon; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks a Field Facilities Professional Technician to plan, coordinate, and perform field testing and performance verification of building enclosure systems for new and existing buildings. This role supports our enclosure consulting practice by evaluating roofing, waterproofing, facades, and air barriers through field testing, inspections, and reporting.

Under supervision of enclosure professionals, you will develop testing plans, conduct verification testing, document findings,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with 2+ years field testing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Experience in building enclosure testing, QA, or commissioning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field testing for building enclosure performance verification per AAMA/ASTM standards.
• Provide QA observation of building construction.
• Support commissioning, quality assurance, forensics, and condition assessment projects.
• Review drawings and specifications to understand testing requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform field testing of enclosures on new and existing buildings.
• Develop project-specific testing procedures and site logistics plans.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment and instrumentation.
• Document observations, procedures, deficiencies, and corrective actions with photos and notes.
• Communicate results and recommendations to contractors, owners, architects, and project team members.
• Travel to project sites regionally and potentially outside the region as required.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

Field testing

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree

Technical diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Testing equipment

Data collection tools

Reporting software

Job description

Terracon seeks a Field Facilities Professional Technician to plan, coordinate, and perform field testing and performance verification of building enclosure systems for new and existing buildings. This role supports our enclosure consulting practice by evaluating roofing, waterproofing, facades, and air barriers through field testing, inspections, and reporting.

Under supervision of enclosure professionals, you will develop testing plans, conduct verification testing, document findings,