BUILDING INSPECTOR

Bureau Veritas Switzerland AG; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Building Inspector in Brevard County, Florida, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional customer service. You will conduct inspections on various types of buildings, collaborate with architects and contractors, and stay updated on new trends in building inspection. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to contribute to a global organization that prioritizes professional growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Driver's license and Florida State Standard Inspector License required.
• Knowledge of general office equipment and computer software applications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections to enforce compliance with building codes.
• Examine plans and specifications for new construction and alterations.
• Provide exemplary customer service and respond to code-related questions.

Skills

Knowledge of Florida Building Code

Customer service skills

Ability to follow instructions

Collaborative teamwork

High energy level

Education

High school graduate or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Building Permitting and Plan Review software

Job description

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Building Inspector

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Location: Brevard County, Florida, US

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

We are seeking the immediate hire of a Building Inspector for Brevard County, Florida.

The person in the role will work under the direction of the Florida Business Unit Manager and is subject to annual performance evaluations. The Inspector will perform technical inspections to enforce compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances.

• Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, and responsive, fair, courteous, as well as respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.
• Inspects commercial, industrial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Inspections include foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating and electrical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
• Examines plans and specifications of new construction, additions and alterations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Responds to code related questions from developers, builders, contractors, and/or property owners.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the public in the field and office; explains and interprets building requirements and restrictions.
• Reads, researches, and objectively explains and interprets building code requirements along with other laws pertaining to regulation of buildings.
• Maintains files and reports regarding inspection and/or plan review activities and findings.
• Attends and participates in meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:
We will consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this job.

• Minimum education required: High school graduate or GED. An Associate's degree is preferred (not required).
• Valid Florida Driver's license.
• Florida State Standard Inspector License for Building as well as Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP).
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of general office equipment- copier/fax/scanner, phone.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• High energy level and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, document and database software (MS Office, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat). Knowledge of Building Permitting and Plan Review software is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work outdoors and will be exposed to dust and noise.
• The employee will need to sit, stand, walk, or climb for long periods of time.
• The employee will need to be able to see details of objects and distinguish between colors and shapes.
• The employee will need to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• The employee must be able to hear sounds, recognize the difference between sounds, and determine from which direction a sound came.
• At times, it might be necessary to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• The employee will be required to always remain alert.

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.

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