Building Inspector

Building Inspector - Kenosha County Area, WI

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.

• Perform field inspections during various stages of construction
• Read and examine plans and specifications when required
• Report violations and maintain files/records
• Perform other related duties as required

• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
• Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, 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

• State of WI Commercial Building Inspector license or ability to obtain prior to start date required
  • Commercial Building Inspector license can be acquired by exam or by providing proof of one of the below
    • ICC Building Inspector certification (residential and commercial)
    • ICC Commercial Combination Inspector certification
    • ICC Combination Plans Examiner certification
    • ICC Commercial Building Inspector and Commercial Mechanical Inspector certifications
    • ICC Building Plans Examiner and Mechanical Plans Examiner certifications
    • WI architect registration or
    • WI Engineer registration
• Additional State of WI certification(s) are a plus
• Experience in municipal code inspections preferred
• 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; 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, a company car and fuel coverage, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to career progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

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.

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