Building Envelope Technician

Overview

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Position Overview

Building Envelope Technician

Help Protect and Improve the Buildings That Shape Our Communities

We're looking for experienced construction and building envelope professionals who want to build a specialized career in a growing and highly technical field. Whether your background is in roofing, waterproofing, glazing, exterior envelopes, materials testing, or construction quality assurance, this role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, develop expertise in building enclosure performance, and become part of a team that helps solve some of the industry's most challenging building durability and water intrusion issues.

While we value experience, we're also open to motivated candidates with a strong construction background, a willingness to learn, and a passion for technical field work.

About the Role

As a Building Envelope Technician, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to evaluate and test building systems that protect structures from water, air, and moisture intrusion. You'll gain hands-on experience performing inspections and field testing on roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall systems, windows, curtain walls, and other critical building components.

This role offers a unique blend of field work, technical problem-solving, and professional growth. You'll work on diverse projects, learn specialized testing methods, and build expertise that can lead to advancement within building sciences, construction quality assurance, and consulting services.

What You'll Work On

• Evaluate building enclosure systems on commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects
• Perform field testing and inspections that help improve building performance and durability
• Work with experienced project managers and technical experts to identify and solve construction challenges
• Utilize specialized testing equipment and emerging building science technologies
• Review construction drawings and collaborate with contractors, owners, and project teams
• Support quality assurance efforts that help ensure buildings are constructed to the highest standards
• Develop expertise in roofing, waterproofing, air barriers, fenestration systems, and moisture control strategies

What Makes Someone Successful

• Enjoys working outdoors and in active construction environments
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Has strong observation and problem-solving skills
• Communicates effectively with teammates and project stakeholders
• Thrives in a hands-on learning environment
• Values safety, teamwork, and professional growth
• Is curious about how buildings are designed, constructed, and perform over time

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Perform field inspections and quality assurance observations of roofing, waterproofing, air barrier, exterior wall, glazing, window, door, and cladding systems on commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential construction projects.
• Help evaluate how building enclosure systems are installed and perform by comparing field conditions to project plans, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Conduct and assist with specialized building envelope testing, including water penetration, air leakage, adhesion, moisture, and performance testing of exterior building systems.
• Set up and operate testing equipment used to assess the performance of windows, curtain walls, waterproofing systems, air barriers, and other critical building components.
• Document field observations, testing results, deficiencies, and corrective actions while working closely with project managers, contractors, and construction teams.
• Review construction drawings, project details, and manufacturer installation requirements to support accurate inspections and testing activities.
• Participate in follow-up inspections and retesting to verify corrective work and support successful project outcomes.
• Develop expertise in building science, moisture management, air and water intrusion prevention, façade performance, and construction quality assurance through hands-on field experience and technical training.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework in construction, building science, or materials testing preferred 1-3 years of experience in construction, roofing, waterproofing, or materials testing (entry-level candidates with strong work ethic and relevant experience encouraged to apply) Basic understanding of building materials, envelope systems, and construction drawings Familiarity with tools, ladders, and job site safety practices; willingness to work at heights or on scaffolding Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn in the field Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and perform physical tasks (lifting, climbing, kneeling, etc.) Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Preferred Qualifications

Based on the position's responsibilities and technical focus, candidates with any of the following experience are especially encouraged to apply:

• Experience with building envelope systems including roofing, waterproofing, air barriers, curtain walls, doors, masonry, glazing, exterior wall, façade, or window systems
• Prior experience performing construction inspections, quality assurance observations, special inspections, or field testing
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
• Fall protection, aerial lift, scaffold, or confined space training
• Experience reading construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Exposure to quality assurance, special inspections, construction observation, or materials testing
• Knowledge of moisture intrusion, air barriers, water testing, or building science concepts
• Experience performing field testing or using testing equipment on construction projects
• Associate degree or technical training in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field
• Relevant industry certifications or manufacturer training related to building enclosure systems, testing, or construction quality
• Experiene with ASTM or AAMA field testing standards for windows, doors, curtan walls, waterproofing, or air barrier systems.
• Building enclosure, materials testing, or manufacturer certifcations related to construction quality and performance testing.

Travel Requirements

• This position requires moderate travel to jobsites, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements.
• Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs.
• Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments.
• Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

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EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here