Building Inspector | Commercial

Building Inspector

As a Building Inspector for Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE), you will serve as a key field representative responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with approved plans, applicable codes, and local ordinances. Working under the direction of the Group Leader for the Codes and Education group, you will perform inspections across all phases of residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. You will evaluate structures for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and other adopted standards, while documenting findings in detailed inspection reports.

Your role is critical in maintaining the safety, structural integrity, and code compliance of buildings throughout the assigned projects.

• Perform field inspections of building sites for compliance with approved plans and applicable building codes (e.g., IBC, IRC, IECC, and local amendments)
• Inspect structural framing, foundations, roofing, insulation, weather barriers, fire‑resistive assemblies, accessibility components, and final building finishes
• Maintain current knowledge of building codes, local ordinances, and construction best practices
• Test and verify life safety systems (e.g., egress, alarms, fire stopping, means of escape) when applicable
• Document findings in detailed inspection reports
• Communicate effectively with team members, BLE leadership, clients, and local, state, and federal authorities of all levels

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
• 2–5 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of construction
• Strong background in construction and deep knowledge of building codes
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills
• Highly organized, comfortable with field technology, and able to confidently make code‑based determinations in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods of time, and during regular construction hours, including early AM concrete placements
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently while completing scheduled tasks
• Detail oriented, time conscious, and efficient
• Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and lift 70–85 pounds, and walk on unstable, unpaved ground
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving history of at least three years

• 401(k) with partial company matching
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Company vehicle/gas card
• Time and a half overtime pay
• 100% of travel expenses covered by BLE
• Employee referral program

• Background checks are conducted as part of any conditional offer, including education, professional registration, employment references, and global watchlist screening
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship and be able to interview on site where the position is located