Field Quality Technician - Building Envelope & Cladding

Shiel Sexton; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiel Sexton in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to inspect exterior wall cladding, roofing and air barrier work on project sites. The role requires travel to various sites from our Noblesville office to review substrate acceptance and installation quality against specs and manufacturer guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in construction with building envelope experience, understands ASTM/AAMA standards, and can document findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required: construction management or architectural engineering.
• 3–5+ years of construction experience focused on building envelope cladding, roofing, or air barriers.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specs, and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with ASTM and AAMA testing standards.
• Preferred certifications include RRO or ABAA training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Construction experience

Building envelope expertise

Blueprint reading

Standards knowledge (ASTM/AAMA)

RRO/ABAA certifications

QA reporting tools (tablet)

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or architectural engineering

Tools

Tablet-based QA reporting tools

Job description

Shiel Sexton in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to inspect exterior wall cladding, roofing and air barrier work on project sites. The role requires travel to various sites from our Noblesville office to review substrate acceptance and installation quality against specs and manufacturer guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in construction with building envelope experience, understands ASTM/AAMA standards, and can document findings clearly.