Building Inspector

SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Building Inspector to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

• Performs daily field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction projects.
• Interacts with the public and explains technical information to both technically and non‑technically trained individuals.
• Read and understand residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances.
• Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections.
• Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology.
• Ability to positively interact with staff, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced atmosphere.
• Familiar with and up to date with different editions of the International Building Codes.

• Certification as a Minnesota Limited Building Official or Certified Building Official required.
• Experience in field inspections preferred.
• Understand and use smart phone and tablet functions and applications.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.

Mobility & Movement:

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).

Vision & Hearing:

• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.

Manual Dexterity:

• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.

Work performed in both office and field settings.

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).

Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401(k) Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to career progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses. Hourly rate $30–$40+/hour depending on certifications and experience.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.