Building Inspector

BOAF; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAF in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Inspector to conduct field inspections under the Florida Building Code for school construction and to serve as owner’s representative on designated projects.

The role requires a valid Florida DBPR Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical Inspector license and strong knowledge of Florida codes, with the ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and school staff. On-site work and reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Florida DBPR license (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical Inspector).
• Strong knowledge of Florida Building Codes and facilities standards for educational facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs and construction documents.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and maintain documentation.
• Ability to coordinate inspections with architects, engineers, contractors, school admin and staff.

Responsibilities

• Visit construction sites to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with state codes, regulations, and final inspections.
• Coordinate inspections with job architect, engineers and other professionals as needed.
• Act as owner’s representative on designated projects, coordinating with designers and contractors to observe work per plans and requirements.
• Observe and report quality control and quality assurance on designated school construction projects.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports, review claims, change orders and pay requests for accuracy.
• Document activities pertaining to construction standards and codes.
• Assist school personnel in using new facilities.
• Maintain current required licenses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, New Construction and Inspections.

Skills

Florida Building Codes

Educational Facilities standards

Read blueprints & specs

Report writing

Coordination with architects/engineers

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal collaboration

Computer literacy

Job description

*** Must possess a valid Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or ElectricalInspector license.

To provide inspections under the Florida Building code for the construction of Volusia County Schools and to serve as the owner representative for designated projects

• *Visit construction sites to conduct inspections to assure compliance with state and other applicable codes and regulations, including final inspection.
• 2. *Coordinate construction inspections with the job architect, engineers and other professionals as necessary.
• 3. *On designated projects, act as owner’s representative in coordinating with architects, engineers and contractors to observe the work for compliance with plans, specifications and project requirements.
• 4. *Observe and report the quality control and quality assurance on designated school construction projects.
• 5. *Prepare daily reports, weekly summary reports, construction updates as required, and review all claims, change orders and pay requests for correctness.
• 6. *Document activities pertaining to construction standards and codes.
• 7. *Act as resource to school personnel in use of new facilities.
• 8. *Maintain current required licenses.
• 9. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, New Construction and Inspections.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge and understanding of Florida State Requirements for Educational Facilities
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Florida Building Codes and development regulations
• Understanding of building construction materials, procedures, practices, methods and construction documents and standards
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with design professionals, contractors, school administrators, staff members and the general public
• Ability to exercise judgement and decision making in interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and policies
• Skillful in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Knowledge of computer applications