Building Inspections Department Manager

UES; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UES in Miami seeks an experienced Department Manager for Building Inspections to lead and oversee inspection and code compliance operations. The ideal candidate has strong Florida Building Code knowledge and will manage staff, client relations, and project execution with a focus on growth.

This leadership role emphasizes 40% billable field activity, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery across projects while maintaining compliance with all codes and standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• ICC B1, WACEL Foundation or ACI Reinforced Concrete.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Building Code and compliance processes.
• 6+ years of residential or related code compliance experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day operations and strategic growth of the Building Inspections Department, including staff management, project delivery, financial performance, resource planning and quality.
• Maintain approximately 40% billable field utilization, including performing or supporting inspections, site visits, project activities, client engagements, and other billable field services as appropriate.
• Review plans, certifications, inspections findings, reports and technical documentation for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to plans examiners, clients, contractor, architects, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with code interpretations, field discrepancies, construction deficiencies, and complex project or operational issues.
• Ensure required reports, reviews, inspections, and documentation are completed accurately, professionally, and in accordance with established procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client relations

Safety compliance

Time management

Education

High School diploma

ICC B1

WACEL Foundation

ACI Reinforced Concrete

Florida Building Official license

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

Our Miami is seeking and experienced Department Manager - Building Inspections to lead and oversee building inspection and code compliance operations.

This leadership position is ideal for an experienced building inspection and code compliance professional with strong knowledge of the Florida Building Code, Private Provides Inspections, plan review, threshold inspection, and building operations. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license nor CBO is not required for this position, but preferred.

The Department Manager will be responsible for the department performance, technical and operations oversight, staff development, client relationships, project execution, financial performance, and the continued growth of UES's building code and inspection services.

This is a hands‑on leadership position. In addition to managing department operations, the Department Manager is expected to maintain approximately 40% billable field utilization, supporting active projects, inspections, client needs, and other revenue‑generating field activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day operations and strategic growth of the Building Inspections Department, including staff management, project delivery, financial performance, resource planning and quality.
• Maintain approximately 40% billable field utilization, including performing or supporting inspections, site visits, project activities, client engagements, and other billable field services as appropriate.
• Review plans, certifications, inspections findings, reports and technical documentation for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements within the individual's qualifications and certifications.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to plans examiners, clients, contractor, architects, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with code interpretations, field discrepancies, construction deficiencies, and complex project or operational issues.
• Ensure required reports, reviews, inspections, and documentation are completed accurately, professionally, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain current working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, applicable Florida Statutes, accessibility requirements, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Monitor project schedules budgets, staffing levels, backlog, utilization, and overall department financial performance.
• Ensure staff maintain all licenses, certifications, continuing education, and technical qualifications required for their assigned responsibilities.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop department personnel to support operational and business growth.
• Develop and implement processes that improve operational efficiency, turnaround times, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with municipalities, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and other clients.
• Evaluate Request for Proposals (RFPs), attend site meetings, and communicate with prospective clients to develop scopes of services and associated cost estimates.
• Support business development efforts and assist with proposals, pricing, client presentations, and contract opportunities.
• Ensure department activities are performed in accordance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: ICC B1, WACEL Foundation or ACI Reinforced Concrete
• Preferred: ICC M1, P1, and E1
• 6+ years of residential or related code compliance experience
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Strong technical knowledge of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial management.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Operational and project management experience
• Experience in overseeing code compliance inspections
• Ability to evaluate “Request for Proposals,” attend site meetings or converse with potential clients to develop a scope of services and associated cost estimate
• Understand companies’ goals and objectives and execute accordingly
• Understanding of human resource management principles, practices and procedures
• Strong leadership skills; strong and proven work ethic
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and correct operational issues
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Highly self‑motivated, self‑directed and attentive to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at a time
• Proactive problem solver
• Must enjoy being part of a team, have a “can do” positive attitude and be confidential with all matters
• Ability to work and interact with hands‑on level to interactions with senior management
• Ability to thrive and function in the ever‑changing environment of a growing company

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Building Official license or active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• State of Florida Standard Plans Examiner and/or inspector certification in one or more disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of the Florida Building Code and applicable state and local regulations.
• Experience working within managing or providing contracted services to a municipal or private building department strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of permitting, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement processes.

Travel Requirements

This position requires being in the field approximately 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on‑site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions such as precipitation, extreme cold or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Office work requiring long‑term sitting and computer work
  • The position may involve sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in‑person interactions.
  • The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms.
  • The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds.
• The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well as drive long distances
  • Frequent use of fingers, hands and arms for typing, cellphone
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, lift, carry, and push repetitively
  • Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate sometimes with noisy environments
  • Ability to see, smell, hear and touch as well as reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here.