Field QA Technician: Building Envelope & Cladding

Engineered Facades; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Facades is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to oversee on-site inspections of exterior wall cladding, air barriers, and roofing, ensuring compliance with contract documents and standards. Travel to project sites will be required to review substrate acceptance and document installation progress.

You will work with the BEC team and installation crews to verify materials meet specifications, coordinate testing, and prepare detailed QA reports while supporting NCRs and corrective

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in construction, focusing on building envelope cladding, roofing, or air barriers.
• Deep understanding of building envelope metal wall panel systems, sealants, air barriers, and roofing systems.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, specs and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Field Inspections & Observations: on-site inspections of exterior wall cladding systems, sheathing, air barriers, and roofing continuity.
• Performance Testing: coordinate, witness and document cladding system air and water tests (e.g., AAMA 501.2).
• Documentation & Reporting: prepare QA field reports with photos of compliant and non-compliant work.
• Deficiency Management: identify and track defects; issue NCRs and monitor corrective actions.
• Material Verification: inspect incoming materials for storage and submittal compliance.
• QA Collaboration: coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to resolve quality issues and aid in QC policy development.
• Cladding Product Shop Drawing Reviews: collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain quality standard.
• Cladding System Training: monthly training for field and office teams.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

QA & Field Inspections

Documentation & Reporting

Problem Solving

Travel Readiness

QA Tools

Education

RRO (Registered Roof Observer)

ABAA (Air Barrier Association) training

Tools

QA Reporting Tools

Job description

Engineered Facades is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to oversee on-site inspections of exterior wall cladding, air barriers, and roofing, ensuring compliance with contract documents and standards. Travel to project sites will be required to review substrate acceptance and document installation progress.

You will work with the BEC team and installation crews to verify materials meet specifications, coordinate testing, and prepare detailed QA reports while supporting NCRs and corrective