Construction Consultant, Inspector / Energy Rater

ZipRecruiter; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking client-focused professionals to join their team in Charleston. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage in quality consulting and energy testing without the typical stresses of construction careers. You'll work closely with homebuilders to ensure compliance with quality and energy standards, all while receiving comprehensive training to succeed in your role. Enjoy a supportive, employee-centered culture that values work-life balance and provides a rock-solid compensation structure, including bonuses and benefits. If you're ready to make a difference in the construction industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in new construction and strong communication skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and carry equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect homes under construction to verify code and quality goals.
• Conduct energy performance tests to meet compliance requirements.

Skills

New construction experience

Great communication skills

Strong inter-personal skills

Ability to climb ladders and carry equipment

Professional appearance and demeanor

Education

Certified HERS Rater or Field Tester

IRC Certified

Job description

Job Description

If you’re ready for work-life balance in the construction industry, upward career mobility, employee-centered culture, and a rock-solid compensation and bonus structure, then join the Burgess Team in Charleston, SC!

As a leader of inspections, energy testing, and engineering for homebuilders across the United States, we’re looking for client-focused professionals who want to make a difference in the construction industry without the stresses and burdens of most construction careers. As a member of our team, you’ll work side by side with homebuilders to help them achieve their quality and energy compliance goals.

As a dually certified Quality Consultant and Rating Field Inspector, you’ll get to experience ground-up construction without ever having to swing a hammer. On the Quality side, you’ll inspect homes under construction and help verify the code and quality goals of the builder are being met. For Energy, you’ll inspect and test homes to ensure the energy performance meets local, state, and code requirements.

Best of all, WE TRAIN YOU TO DO EVERYTHING you need to be successful.

Qualified candidates will have most of the following:

1. New construction experience
2. Great communication skills, both written and oral
3. Strong inter-personal skills
4. Ability to climb ladders, carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs, enter tight areas
5. Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation
6. Professional appearance and demeanor

If you have these, even better!

1. Certified HERS Rater or Field Tester
2. IRC Certified

This is a full-time, salaried position (plus bonuses) with a standard 5-day work week. Paid holidays and vacations, 401K, health/dental/life/vision insurance are also available.

Company Description

Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services, and state-of-the-art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long-standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.