What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Observer position at ARCXIS?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : About us :
ARCXIS (Houston, Texas), is the largest provider of inspection, design, engineering, and quality assurance services for the U.S. residential construction industry. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS brings together hundreds of years of expertise and experience under a single brand serving builders in 28 States.
The ARCXIS group of companies also includes iPermit (Westlake Village, California), The Home Energy Group (the Carolinas), ABCO Construction Services, LLC (Houston, Texas) and structural engineering firm United Structural Consultants (Houston, Texas). iPermit provides permit expediting, final inspection, and HERS testing services. The Home Energy Group provides Energy Star and LEED for Homes certification services. Both ABCO and USC service the multi-family, multi-use, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.
ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.
Overview : The focus of this position is to conduct daily field observations and to collect relevant construction data at newly constructed single-family homes, and multifamily dwellings. Data collection is related to builder risk management, insurance compliance and quality assurance for multiple systems and components during the entire life cycle of a typical construction project, such foundations, framing, exterior wall and roof weatherization, MEPS, exterior cladding, fire and sound rated assemblies, etc. The Field Observer provides :
- Observations of construction to verify and document compliance of observed construction with plan and manufacturer specifications and building code and to identify other potential construction defect risks.
- Consultation to assist builders with solutions to identified problems including, assistance in developing effective containment and corrective actions to ensure systemic elimination of associated risk.
- Provides field training to builder and contractor representatives on an as-needed basis.
Primary Responsibilities :
Reports to : Vice President of Operations
Requirements :
Education, Experience and Desired Qualifications :
Supervisory Responsibility : None
Work Environment : Outdoors. Construction sites.
Physical Demands :
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and can navigate construction projects covering various terrain, building types, architectural designs, and safety risks, including but not limited to underground conditions, various scaffold types, ladders, construction elevators, attics, etc.
Transportation :
Reliable transportation is required to accommodate testing equipment and a ladder. This role may involve driving over 100 miles per day. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and maintain state-minimum auto insurance. To support your travel needs, the company provides an auto allowance to help cover maintenance costs and a fuel card for company-related travel.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : Full time / 7am-4pm
Travel : Throughout Southern California. Ability to travel outside of the geographical area to assist in other regions as needed is desirable.
