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Field Test Technician (General Laborer)

Quast Consulting and Testing, Inc. is looking for motivated individuals to join our field testing team. QCT is an exterior wall testing company based out of Mosinee, WI. Our mission is to verify the performance of exterior walls systems for air and water leakage. These are heavy commercial projects, working on elevated platforms safely is mandatory. Technicians would be departing from Wisconsin and traveling to various parts of the mid-west. QCT will provide all training necessary to perform the required job duties. 80% of our work is conducted in the greater Chicagoland area. Employees are to be prepared to travel Monday through Friday. Weekends are not a requirement. Typical day to day job requirements are as follows;

Ability to pass random drug testing
A clean driving record in order to drive company vehicles
Mobilize to and from various jobsites
Communicate with the test crew and clients
Ability to work as a team to achieve daily goals
Carpentry Skills are a plus, training will be provided
General Labor skills
Ability to lift 30lbs frequently
Building temporary enclosures at the direction of the team lead

Exterior wall testing is a unique requirement on most commercial projects. Please visit our website to obtain a better understanding of QCT and our services (QCT-USA.com). QCT is willing to provide competitive starting wages. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance is available to all full-time employees. 401K plans are available. Field technicians are guaranteed 8 hours per day with overtime available. For projects located in the Chicagoland area, QCT has secured a 3,500 square foot house that sits on 2.5 acres adjacent to a forest preserve. Employees are encouraged to make this their “home away from home.” When traveling to other areas outside of Chicago, hotel lodging is provided. QCT pays your full wage while traveling, as well as a daily Per Diem. All safety training and safety equipment is provided by QCT.

Apply here and email along with resume to [email protected].

Exterior Building Envelope Consultant

Roles & Responsibilities
Assess

Conduct on site investigations and field review of existing buildings
Review background documentation to determine original construction detailing and identify area of risk for water penetration, air leakage, and/or condensation

Evaluate

Prepare and present reports and presentations of findings that document the existing conditions and evaluate future risks and provide recommendations for rehabilitation and/or maintenance
Collection and storage of evidence for expert opinion reports

Design

Participate in design meetings with owners, developers, architects, and/or other consultants
Provide design recommendations and design review of building enclosure assemblies and details
Conduct drawing, detail and specification reviews
Review manufacturer’s shop drawings for conformance with the project intent, performance with respect to the various building science principles, and for any scheduling or work issues

Oversee

Review construction for conformance to contract documents and overall design intent and prepare site visit reports

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of residential, commercial, and institutional building design and construction
Extensive knowledge of building enclosure design principles, architectural/building enclosure detailing and building codes
Ability to communicate complex technical information to clients, employees, and other industry stakeholders via written reports and presentations
Ability to lead, mentor, and teach staff of all career levels in order to enrich and further professional development
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage and shift focus between changing priorities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, architecture or related discipline highly preferred
Professional Engineer’s or Architectural License highly preferred, but not required
3+ years of directly related experience including extensive on-site experience

Benefits