CONSTRUCTION PLANS EXAMINER - RESIDENTIAL

CornerStone Staffing; Texas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing is seeking a Construction Plans Examiner – Residential for our Fort Worth, TX client onsite. The role pays $17/hour and is a temp-to-hire W2 position, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.

You will review residential and multifamily blueprints for energy-code compliance and perform plan take-offs using REM/Rate, Ekotrope, IC3, and related systems. You will prepare energy modeling reports, identify discrepancies, and provide technical plan information to inspectors to keep

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2+ years of residential construction experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, floor plans, and scaled drawings with accuracy.
• Certification targets: obtain HERS Rater and IECC within 90 days or as allowed.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and multifamily construction blueprints and plans for compliance with energy codes and program standards.
• Read scaled drawings and perform architectural take-offs, measurements, and calculations for energy modeling and field-testing targets.
• Enter and review plan data using REM/Rate, Ekotrope, IC3, and company systems; identify discrepancies and report plan or code issues.
• Prepare energy modeling reports and plan-review results for builders and maintain accurate electronic project files.
• Provide technical plan information to inspectors and help keep plan reviews, documentation, and project data accurate and current.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

REM/Rate

Ekotrope

IC3

AutoCAD

HERS

RESNET

ENERGY STAR

Job description

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION PLANS EXAMINER – RESIDENTIAL

LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX 76107 | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• $17/hour
• Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Temp-to-Hire | W2

ROLE IMPACT

Put your residential construction knowledge to work reviewing blueprints and building plans for energy-code compliance. You’ll perform plan take-offs, identify discrepancies, and enter technical data into energy modeling software. Your work helps builders keep residential and multifamily construction projects accurate, compliant, and moving forward.

KEY DUTIES

• Review residential and multifamily construction blueprints and plans for compliance with energy codes and program standards.
• Read scaled drawings and perform architectural take-offs, measurements, and calculations for energy modeling and field-testing targets.
• Enter and review plan data using REM/Rate, Ekotrope, IC3, and company systems; identify discrepancies and report plan or code issues.
• Prepare energy modeling reports and plan-review results for builders and maintain accurate electronic project files.
• Provide technical plan information to inspectors and help keep plan reviews, documentation, and project data accurate and current.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED plus 2+ years of residential construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read construction blueprints, floor plans, and scaled drawings and perform accurate measurements and calculations
• Must obtain HERS Rater and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) certifications within 90 days of employment or other authorized period

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of residential building construction materials, design, building codes, and construction techniques
• Experience with REM/Rate, Ekotrope, IC3, AutoCAD, HERS, RESNET, ENERGY STAR, or similar plan review and energy modeling systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare accurate technical reports and work with builders, inspectors, and internal teams

LEGAL NOTICE

• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas driver’s license and maintain a good driving record, be eligible for coverage under the company’s fleet auto insurance, and be able to travel.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 45 WPM and maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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Company Description

This is a full time direct hire role with our client. They are an established aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision-machined components for highly regulated applications. The company offers a stable, quality-focused environment where engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams work closely to produce complex parts that meet strict customer and industry requirements.

Employees have the opportunity to work with advanced machining technology, contribute to process improvements, and support products used across the aerospace industry.

Company Description

This is a full time direct hire role with our client. They are an established aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision-machined components for highly regulated applications. The company offers a stable, quality-focused environment where engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams work closely to produce complex parts that meet strict customer and industry requirements.

Employees have the opportunity to work with advanced machining technology, contribute to process improvements, and support products used across the aerospace industry.