Building & Code Compliance Inspection Supervisor

ECS Florida, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Building & Code Compliance Inspection Supervisor in Florida to lead inspection staff, review reports, and coordinate with contractors and officials to ensure adherence to building codes and safety regulations.

You will identify non-compliances, mentor staff, promote safety, manage scheduling, and participate in business development and client relations while upholding ECS Core Values.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Maintain Code Principles and Practices Program certification and a minimum of 4 ICC commercial inspection certifications in commercial building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or life safety, or be a licensed design professional.
• Certifications required for all testing per ECS Certification and Pay Policy.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required depending on state.

Responsibilities

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and life safety building inspections.
• Perform plan reviews and provide code interpretations to contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Prepare and submit daily time and inspection/field reports per ECS policy.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Market services by maintaining client interactions and participating in business development related to inspections.
• Supervise, lead, and mentor junior staff and oversee their development.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the group with emphasis on customer service.
• Ensure the code inspection group is trained and provide training when needed.
• Promote a safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used.
• Assist with company safety training.
• Manage code services scheduling and ensure requests are met.
• Work with recruiting to maintain staffing levels and collaborate with managers on staffing decisions.
• Oversee code inspection projects and prepare proposals.
• Review field reports and perform senior review when needed.
• Assist staff with issue resolution and with project managers and department manager as needed.
• Attend project site meetings and resolve technical/administrative problems.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Safety culture

Code compliance

Mentorship

Project coordination

Client interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

A Building & Code Compliance Inspection Supervisor oversees the inspection of construction projects to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations. They lead and support inspection staff, review reports, coordinate with contractors and officials, and address compliance issues to maintain public safety and regulatory standards. This role also involves identification of code non-compliances, oversight of said non-code compliance resolution, and mentorship of reporting staff. Present a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and life safety building inspections


• Perform plan reviews and determine if the provided design plans require revisions and provide code interpretations to the contractors, engineers, and/or architects


• Prepare and submit daily time and Inspection/Field Reports in accordance with ECS Policy


• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable building codes


• Marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions, and participating in business development and marketing functions related to construction inspections


• Supervise, lead, and mentor junior staff, supporting and overseeing their development


• Responsible for day to day operations of the group with consideration to customer service


• Ensure that the code inspection group is trained and provide training or assign training when needed


• Promote a safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used


• Assist with company required safety training


• Management of code services scheduling operations


• Ensure that schedule requests are being met


• Work with recruiting team to maintain an adequate staffing level in your group


• Collaborate with other managers to make staffing decisions


• Manage and oversee code inspection projects and prepare proposals


• Review field reports daily and may perform senior review of field reports


• Assist staff with resolution of issues


• Provide assistance to Project Managers and the Department Manager, and assist with administrative duties as needed


• Attend project site meetings and assist with the resolution of technical and administrative problems


• Follow ECS safety procedures and policies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience


• High school diploma or GED required
  
  
  
  • Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
  
  
  
  


• Maintain the Code Principles and Practices Program certification and a minimum of 4 ICC commercial inspection certification(s) (or corresponding equivalent with other certification institutions) in commercial building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or life safety with requisite continuing education credits OR is a licensed design professional (i.e., Professional Engineer or Registered Architect. Additional licenses may be required depending on the state in which you work.


• Certifications are required for all types of testing performed. All applicable certifications are required in accordance with the ECS Certification and Pay Policy.
  
  
  
  • Additional licenses or certifications may be required depending on the state in which you work
  
  
  
  


• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required


• Experience in code compliance inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems


• Detail-oriented and well organized


• Self-motivated and responsible


• Strong ability to work in teams, with clients, peers, and subordinates, as well as independently


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines


• Practical experience in conducting inspections of engineering building systems


• Knowledge of IBC Building Codes


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to review plans and field construction and detect deviations from applicable codes and standard construction practices


• Maintain a professional demeanor and high ethical, honest and moral standards


• Strong leadership and decision making skills

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled \"Required Qualifications\":
  
  
  
  • E-5/E-6
  
  
  
  

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.