Combo Building Inspector - Bonita Springs, FL

Location: Fort Myers Beach

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As a Combo Building Inspector, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Bonita Springs, FL you will  assist or fill-in for the Building Official, perform some plan reviews and inspect buildings and building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with applicable state and local codes as well as conformance with project conditions;

visit premises and provide information and assistance to owners, developers and departments or divisions of the jurisdiction to gain conformance to codes and report findings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs field inspections of residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling; ensures that structures are being constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications and in compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and codes (including, but not limited to, building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and energy codes) to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public

* Conducts periodic field inspections before and during construction, remodeling, or repair; checks the safety of construction and installation practices; inspects the quality of materials and methods of construction for footings and foundations, excavations, wood framing, concrete work, steel erection, lathing, plastering, tile work, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and other construction work; makes final inspections to clear permits

* Interprets codes and regulations; reviews, researches, and communicates results in determining applicable codes/ordinances; explains required inspections, construction requirements and construction and repair methods and materials to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public; advises owners on matters related to building permits; investigates and resolves building and related complaints

* May assist with reviewing plans and specifications

* Maintains a variety of files and records related to areas of assignment including permit binders, records of inspections made and actions taken, and plans; inputs and retrieves information from computer databases; prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of other written materials as requested

* Reviews plans submitted by architects, engineers, and property owners for compliance with the Florida Building Code.

* Performs the duties of the Building Official in his or her absence and other similar duties as assigned

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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* Four (4) years experience in general construction or related field

* Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with no major infractions

* Travel up to 90%

Ideally, here's what you will also have:

* High School Diploma or GED

* Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or building related field

* Three (3) years of building trade work experience (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and/or structural)

* General knowledge of code application in construction, remodeling, or repair

* Must maintain continued certification by the State.

* Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to building construction and zoning requirements

* Extensive knowledge of the following: building codes and regulations applicable to commercial and residential inspection work; methods and regulations pertinent to mechanical inspection; materials, methods, and regulations pertinent to plumbing inspection; zoning regulations; site drainage and grading; sign code; and the fire code as it applies to building…