What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector position at ARCXIS?
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 (Centennial, Colorado) 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.
Position Overview
The focus of this position is verification at all stages of new home construction from foundations to HERS, EPA's ENERGY STAR Programs. The Field Inspector is responsible for performing inspections at residential development sites. The primary customers for these services are large production home builders. Field Inspectors interface with job superintendents, sub-contractors, city inspectors and your Area Manager. Coordination and communication with these individuals regarding the status of job sites is critical and must be frequent, clear, and complete.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
Generally Monday – Friday day shift, however additional hours, including weekend hours, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.
Benefits
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 (Centennial, Colorado) 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.
Position Overview
The focus of this position is verification at all stages of new home construction from foundations to HERS, EPA's ENERGY STAR Programs. The Field Inspector is responsible for performing inspections at residential development sites. The primary customers for these services are large production home builders. Field Inspectors interface with job superintendents, sub-contractors, city inspectors and your Area Manager. Coordination and communication with these individuals regarding the status of job sites is critical and must be frequent, clear, and complete.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Performing field inspections and HERS compliance testing for new construction builders.
- Travel daily to multiple job sites.
- Completing daily inspection reports of inspections
- Communicate inefficiencies to job superintendents and educate them and their trades on correction items.
- High School Diploma or AA Degree
- Two (2) years of construction experience and/or one (1) year of field experience supported with degree in related field of study.
- ICC Residential Certifications preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire.
- HERS- Rater Certification preferred or obtained within 3 months of hire.
- ENERGY STAR for Homes preferred.
- Photovoltaic Inspector Certification preferred.
- OSHA 10-Hour Training Course Certification preferred.
- HVAC installation or technical experience preferred.
- We are looking for a self-motivated person who is highly detail oriented with excellent communication skills and who is passionate about getting their job done right.
- Experience in green building programs such as LEED, Build-it-Green, Energy Star would be preferable.
- Must have solid communication skills and be able to convey direction and leadership while enforcing Code and Energy Code to project Superintendents and their trades. Good attitude and personality are a must.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Several years of construction experience.
- Can read building plans.
- Candidates must be in good physical condition to carry up to 50/lbs. of equipment, climb ladders, and hoist themselves up into attic spaces.
- Reliable transportation is required to accommodate testing equipment and a ladder. This role may involve driving over 80-120 miles per day. Candidates must have and maintain the following: a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and 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.
- Candidate must be able to conduct multiple inspections each day,
- Must be able to pass a background check and motor vehicle report
- As an employee, the candidate must have good attendance as outlined in the employee handbook.
Generally Monday – Friday day shift, however additional hours, including weekend hours, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Fuel card for business related travel and auto allowance
- More details on benefits at https://www.arcxis.com/careers
