HERS Rater, High Performance Building Certifications

$50,000 - $80,000/Yr

Ecovative Energy - Norfolk, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Norfolk, VA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

Ecovative Energy Inc. is seeking a Certified HERS Rater to join their building science and sustainability consulting team. This full-time position involves administering, guiding, and verifying construction projects to achieve high performance building certifications. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage their own schedule while effectively communicating with project teams and utilizing technology for testing and verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible care and security of testing equipment and company property.
• Communication with project teams for coordination of site visits.
• Optimization of your weekly schedule to ensure peak efficiency in the deployment of your skills/services.
• Responsible transportation of yourself and equipment to/from project sites.
• Deployment and use of test equipment, requiring physical fitness.
• Use of software and proficiency with technology, working exclusively on mobile devices.
• Professional and courteous communication in relaying details and improvements.
• Follow-up with applicable project or company team members to ensure continuity and accountability.
• Track your drive time, site time, and miles.
• Complete training, testing, and continuing education as required for certifications.
• Provide a weekly highlight of your most interesting moment(s) at work.
• Perform weekly outreach and participation with applicable organizations impacting building performance and sustainability.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable standards and codes.
• Communicate openly with the rest of the team your thoughts, ideas, concerns, and questions.

Requirements

• Building or sustainability related past experience (knowledge of construction, techniques, and procedures).
• Certified HERS Rater or RFI credentials.
• Proficiency with mobile technology (iPad, phone, text, email, spreadsheets, word processing, digital calendar, etc.).
• Excellence with verbal and written communication (in-person, on the phone, and written reports).
• Pro-active relationship builder/maintainer.
• Passion for the betterment of buildings, people, and the planet.
• Reliable transportation (reimbursement for miles during probationary period).
• Clean driving record (company vehicle provided after probationary period).
• Physically fit (comfortable carrying heavy equipment, climbing ladders, crawling through tight spaces, working in varying conditions).
• Honest and ethical.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible and comfortable with changes to duties, responsibilities, and schedule.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule