Building Inspector

Certerra - Southern Engineering; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra - Southern Engineering is seeking a Building Inspector in Charleston, SC to perform technical inspections of commercial and industrial construction. The role combines fieldwork with collaboration among contractors, engineers, architects, and clients to ensure code compliance and quality.

The ideal candidate holds the South Carolina Standard Building Inspector License, a valid SC driver’s license, and can travel to job sites in the southeast.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina Standard Building Inspector License is required.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and structural inspections on commercial and industrial construction projects, including buildings under construction, repair, remodeling, or expansion.
• Conduct inspections at various stages of construction to verify compliance with building codes, plans, specs, ordinances, and project requirements.
• Inspect foundations, concrete slabs, structural framing, roofing, and related construction activities.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections within license qualifications.
• Review plans, blueprints, and specs and identify code or construction issues.
• Determine whether changes to plans or construction may be required and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and current inspection records.
• Prepare clear, timely inspection reports and other required documentation.

Skills

South Carolina Building Inspector Lic

Driver's license

Job description

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Building Inspector

Full Time Charleston, SC, Charleston, SC, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

The Building Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and code compliance of commercial and industrial construction projects. This position is responsible for performing highly technical inspections throughout various stages of construction, with a primary focus on building and structural components and, where appropriately licensed, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy professional who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing independent fieldwork with collaboration among contractors, engineers, architects, clients, and internal teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform building and structural inspections on commercial and industrial construction projects, including buildings under construction, repair, remodeling, or expansion.
• Conduct inspections at various stages of construction to verify compliance with applicable building codes, approved plans, specifications, ordinances, and project requirements.
• Inspect foundations, concrete slabs, structural framing, roofing, and related construction activities.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections within the scope of applicable licenses and qualifications.
• Review plans, blueprints, and specifications and identify potential code or construction issues.
• Determine whether changes to plans or construction may be required and communicate recommendations to contractors, engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and current inspection records.
• Prepare clear, timely, and understandable inspection reports and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with contractors, clients, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure project requirements are met and work is compliant with inspection specifications, applicable codes, and company policies and procedures.
• Complete daily time and labor reports and submit required paperwork in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend department and project meetings as required.
• Maintain and monitor the condition of an assigned company vehicle, including coordinating routine maintenance.
• Travel to various job sites throughout the southeast.
• Work varying schedules as needed to support business requirements. Occasional overnight and weekend work may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current South Carolina Standard Building Inspector License is required.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background screening.

Preferred Qualifications (any of the below)

• South Carolina Electrical Inspector License.
• South Carolina Mechanical Inspector License.
• South Carolina Plumbing Inspector License.
• Building Code Administrator credential or experience.
• Experience performing commercial or industrial building inspections.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This is a field-based position that requires regular travel to active construction sites and exposure to a variety of outdoor and job-site conditions.
• The position requires the ability to: Drive, stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, pull, push, lift, and carry.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work outdoors in intense sun, heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions.
• Navigate construction sites and locations that may include uneven terrain, sand, brush, wetlands, grasslands, and other natural or man-made obstacles.
• Work in environments where noise levels may range from moderate to loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.