Inspector

Arcxis Biotechnologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

ARCXIS is seeking a Field Inspector in Houston, TX to verify at all stages of new home construction from foundations to HERS and ENERGY STAR programs. You will inspect residential sites, interface with superintendents and contractors, and report findings daily.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, traveling to job sites, and delivering clear, corrective guidance to trades while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or AA Degree is required.
• Two years construction experience and/or one year field experience with related degree.
• ICC Residential Certifications preferred or obtained within 1 year.
• HERS-Rater Certification preferred or obtained within 3 months.
• ENERGY STAR for Homes preferred.
• Photovoltaic Inspector Certification preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hour Training Course Certification preferred.
• HVAC installation or technical experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, highly detail oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in green building programs such as LEED, Build-it-Green, Energy Star preferable.

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 trades on corrections.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Read building plans

Basic computer skills

Construction experience

Education

High School Diploma or AA Degree

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 (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.

Requirements

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must be in good physical condition to carry up to 50/lbs. of equipment, climb ladders, and hoist themselves up into attic spaces.
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, vehicle insurance, and be prepared to drive a radius of up to 60 miles.
• As an employee, the candidate must have good attendance as outlined in the employee handbook.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance