Construction Quality Assurance Technician

Description

Isett’s Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) group is searching for motivated construction professionals to bridge the gap between design and construction. We welcome you to explore what Isett has to offer and join the team in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Our ideal candidate is someone with a strong work ethic who enjoys working outside, is reliable and accepts a flexible schedule, likes getting their boots dirty (BTW-Isett offers a safety shoe stipend!) and appreciates being home in time for dinner. Inspection certifications including ACI concrete Field-testing Technician Grade I and Nuclear Gauge Safety training, and relative experience are desired.

We are an employee-owned, team-oriented company who puts their associates first. Endless opportunities for advancement within the department/company through obtaining additional certifications and exceptionally demonstrated field work and project management abilities. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Inspection and testing of construction materials in both laboratory and field environments to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.
• Collection of data and preparation of reports.
• Schedule management and time tracking.
• Adhere to construction site safety guidelines and promote a safe working environment.
• Develop and foster relationships with clients, contractors, project manager, etc.

Benefits:

• Award winning company culture
• Healthy work-life balance
• Competitive pay/profit-based bonus
• Company assigned vehicles for field personnel
• Company issued laptop or tablet
• Company paid cell phone or stipend
• All tools provided/safety equipment/boot stipend
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick pay
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities, including discounted tuition for spouses and/or dependents at select colleges/universities.
• Annual summer picnic/winter party

Requirements

•  Comfortable working outside in diverse weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, balance, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• ACI Concrete Field-testing Technician Grade I - Inspection Certification
• Works collectively as part of a team while having the self-motivated ability to work remotely, efficiently, and independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills with timely responsiveness (phone, email, text)
• Maintain professionalism while managing relationships with associates, clients and contractors.
• Detail oriented; possessing basic writing skills and computer proficiency (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Demonstrated skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to acquire acceptable PA Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates get the opportunity to perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each and every day. Our company is a values-based organization which has been recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (2023 & 2024)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (annually since 2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics).

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), nation origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family medical history).

Please, no third-party recruiters.