Building & Code Compliance Inspector

Engineering Consulting Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is looking for a Code Compliance Project Manager in Richmond, VA. You'll lead diverse inspection and review projects, ensuring compliance with building codes. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in relevant inspections, hold an ICC certification, and have strong project management skills. This role offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment focused on collaboration and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in code compliance inspection or plan review required.
• At least one valid ICC certification needed.
• Valid driver's license required if driving for ECS.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection and plan review projects ensuring code compliance.
• Conduct inspections across building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Manage technical support and monitoring of project processes.

Skills

Code compliance inspection

Project management

Building code knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a Code Compliance Project Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Facilities team in Richmond, VA. 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
• Manage code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, monitoring project process for performance and budgetary conditions, proposal preparation, attending project site meetings, and assisting with resolution of technical and administrative problems
• May be expected to mentor and train other building inspectors
• Assist with management of P&L, market our services by maintaining and developing client interactions, and participate in marketing and business development functions related to code inspections

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 Inspector II)
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is 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 facilities consulting services. ECS is employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.