Building Inspector

City of Creve Coeur, MO; California (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Creve Coeur is hiring a Building Inspector to inspect construction sites, review plans, and enforce building and zoning codes. You will assess residential and commercial projects, report findings, and collaborate with plans examiners and the Chief Building Official.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and ICC certifications (or ability to obtain within a year). A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. This role supports City growth and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• ICC Residential and Commercial Inspector Certifications or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; understands local codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of commercial and residential sites per approved plans.
• Document non-compliance in inspection reports and notify contractors/homeowners.
• Use LAMA and Bluebeam for permitting, inspections, and plan reviews.
• Inspect apartment units for property maintenance code compliance and safety.
• Respond to maintenance complaints and issue violation notices.
• Enforce zoning ordinances and address illegal home occupations.
• Investigate unauthorized construction and coordinate with the Chief Building Official.
• Represent the City professionally and maintain public trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification

ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification

Tools

LAMA

Bluebeam

Job description

Position: Building Inspector

Grade: 11

Starting Salary: $67,497.04 - $80,970.15 Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ)

Salary Range: $67,497.04 - $94,443.27

Reports to: Chief Building Official

The City of Creve Coeur, Missouri, seeks a motivated building inspector to inspect construction and building sites, review building plans, inspect apartment dwelling units, respond to complaints from the public, enforce zoning and property maintenance ordinances, maintain accurate records, compile reports, and respond to unauthorized construction and natural disaster events as needed, in order to ensure that all construction and zoning activities conform with City ordinances and Building Codes for the City of Creve Coeur.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to support the City’s continued growth, with involvement in multiple major construction projects encompassing a wide range of building types. Anticipated construction activity in the new future includes mixed-use developments; the repositioning of a former corporate campus through new construction and renovation of existing buildings; expansion within the City’s existing medical campuses; and a variety of residential projects.

Essential Functions

• Performs assigned daily inspections of commercial and residential construction sites for compliance with the building code per approved plans; drives to sites; and measures structural components, inspects fire resistance rated construction, inspects all aspects of the means of egress, etc. by comparison with approved plans and building code requirements in order to ensure safe and lawful construction within the City of Creve Coeur.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with contractors and homeowners on matters related to construction activity and building code compliance. Clearly documents on the inspection report any non-compliance with the City’s building codes that are discovered during the course of an inspection, and submits the inspection report to the contractor or homeowner in a timely manner. Any code compliance conflicts that are found based on an inspection compared to approved plans are referred to the Plans Examiner and/or Chief Building Official for resolution.
• Utilizes computer industry-specific software programs such as LAMA for permitting and inspections and Bluebeam for plan review.
• Inspects apartment dwelling units and apartment communities to ensure compliance with the property maintenance code by inspecting the electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building components of vacant apartment dwelling units and ensuring any violations are corrected prior to being re-occupied; and by inspecting the exterior building components and grounds of apartment communities and ensuring that any violations are corrected in a timely manner; in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment for apartment occupants within.
• Responds to property maintenance complaints from the general public; investigates complaints in person; sends violation notices as needed; and informs complainants of the action(s) being taken in order to prevent building and zoning violations for the City of Creve Coeur.
• Enforces zoning ordinances including illegal home occupations, parking, signage, and landscaping in order to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances for the City of Creve Coeur.
• Investigates unauthorized construction work; determines owners of property where unauthorized work is taking place; writes violation letters; secures permits; and stops unauthorized work following consultation with the Chief Building Official in order to ensure compliance with building and zoning codes for the City of Creve Coeur.
• Demonstrates a commitment to public duty and presents oneself as a credible and knowledgeable representative of the City to maintain public trust by following the principals of “Our Commitments to Character-Driven Professionalism”; builds and maintains positive relationships while serving all internal and external customers using effective communication and teambuilding skills; seeks to actively listen and provides prompt assistance to others; equally treats others with dignity and respect; problem-solves; accepts responsibility for self and work product.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible equivalent or related experience preferred with years of college experience considered. ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector Certifications (or the ability to obtain certification within approximately one (1) year of date of hire) is required. Qualified candidates will have a valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. Mental Requirements: A successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, and has full knowledge of local building codes; can effectively organize and prioritize their work; and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to work independently and within a team. Remains calm when dealing with difficult situations and people. Uses information to solve problems and make effective decisions. Able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Physical Requirements: Able to work outside in varying weather conditions. Able to safely drive to different construction sites and follow traffic laws. Able to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, grab, grasp, push, pull, and climb as needed to survey sites. Able to walk on difficult terrain of a construction site.

The City of Creve Coeur is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and participates in E-Verify.

Job Details Category City of Creve Coeur Jobs Status Open Posted August 25, 2026 4:45 PM Closing Open Until Filled