Licensed Building Code Inspector

JOB SUMMARY:

Specialty Inspectors, LLC is currently looking for energetic, driven, and hardworking individuals to join our growing team. The Licensed Building Code Inspector will conduct inspections of building construction projects to confirm compliance with Building Codes and other regulatory requirements. The work involves reviewing building plans and other documents; the interpretation and application of codes and regulations; and performing visual inspections required by law for each phase of construction to determine compliance with applicable codes.

Additionally, the Licensed Building Code Inspector is responsible for documenting observed conditions and completing inspection reports. This is a field position and travel within the assigned area is required for inspections and/or managing projects.

Prospective applicants must be self-driven and able to read blueprints, understand construction methods, work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently, and produce accurate results while meeting deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Inspects buildings for compliance with the Florida Building Code and all other related regulations as required

Meets with design professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders to discuss technical code issues that arise

Coordinate with Operations team for updates regarding inspection status for timely completion; and inform Operations team and clients of pass/fail inspection results

Recognizes, evaluates, and properly resolves unique problems or situations

Prepare and maintain all required records and reports

Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with municipal Building Departments, clients, and other project stakeholders

Escalate client concerns to immediate supervisor for prompt resolution

Work with Operations team and clients to establish daily inspection schedules based on inspection types, locality, and priority

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate with internal cross-departmental teams, clients, and other stakeholders

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Adhere to company communication standards

Perform other related duties as assigned

Perform virtual inspections as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Thorough understanding of local Building Codes and regulations

Ability to describe in detail observations made at a job site Detail oriented

Ability to read blueprints and other construction documents

Good understanding of construction materials and methods including concrete, masonry, wood framing, and stucco

Clear and effective oral and written communication skills

Good time-management and organizational skills

Professional and team orientated

Strong interpersonal skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability and willingness to travel within assigned area

Must be able to work in extreme climate conditions

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; walk, bend, reach, and climb in a job site seing

Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Current driver’s license; clean driving record

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent is required

Minimum 5 years construction-related experience is required

Possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire State of Florida Plan Review License (PX) in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing; or State of Florida Inspector License (BN) in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing; or State of Florida Professional Engineer License (PE) in MEP; orICC Residential & Commercial Plans Examiner and/ or Inspection certification in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
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