Building & Code Compliance Inspector

Engineering Consulting Service; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking a Code Compliance Project Manager to join its Southwest Facilities team in Austin, TX. You will lead inspections and plan reviews across building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems while ensuring adherence to state and local codes.

The role requires hands-on inspection experience, strong project management, and the ability to mentor inspectors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 5 years of code compliance inspection experience.
• At least one ICC certification (B2, M2, P2, E2, Fire Inspector I/II); IECC certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Texas State Licensed Plumbing Inspector certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party inspections for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
• Prepare and submit daily time and inspection reports per ECS policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and local building code regulations and procedures.
• Manage code-compliance projects, including plan reviews, technical support, inspections, and site meetings.
• Mentor and train other building inspectors as needed.
• Assist with management of P&L and client development through marketing activities related to code inspections.

Skills

Code compliance inspections

Plan reviews

Project management

Mentoring

Client interaction

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a Code Compliance Project Manager to join our Southwest Facilities team in Austin, TX. In this role, you’ll lead a wide range of inspection and plan review projects while ensuring alignment with state and local building codes. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience in building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems, along with strong project management capabilities.

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


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


• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures


• This position also involves project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, monitoring project process for performance and budgetary conditions, proposal preparation, as well as attending project site meetings, and assisting with the resolution of technical and administrative problems


• In this position you may be expected to mentor and train other building inspectors


• Responsibilities also include assisting with management of P & L, marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions, and participating in marketing and business development functions related to code inspections

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in code compliance inspection of building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and/or plan review


• At least one valid ICC certification required (B2, M2, P2, E2, Fire Inspector I or Fire Inspecto r II) IECC Certification is preferred


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


• Texas State Licensed Plumbing Inspector certification required.

Why Join ECS?

• Nationwide Facilities Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country.


• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility.


• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service.


• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.


• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.


• ECS is an employee‑owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!


• 401(k) with up to 4% match


• Tuition Assistance Program


• And more!

ECS Core Values: Collaborate, Focus & Lead

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, click here.