Building Inspector

Thornton Tomasetti; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life, AD&D, disability

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter transit

401k with company match

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking an experienced building inspector in Florida to support inspections on new construction projects. The role requires hands-on experience with reinforced concrete, post‑tensioned slabs, and related structural systems, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, coordinating with contractors on site, and producing concise inspection reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, or licensed Building Inspector.
• 4+ years of experience performing structural, special, or threshold inspections.
• Familiarity with the Florida Building Code and Miami‑Dade inspection requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally within the tri‑county area.
• Ability to work in active construction environments, including outdoor conditions, heights, and uneven surfaces (OSHA‑compliant).
• Strong communication skills; English required, Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural/architectural drawings and shop drawings.
• Perform special or threshold inspections on projects.
• Collaborate with general contractors on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings.
• Prepare clear inspection reports and communicate deficiencies effectively.

Skills

Reading drawings

Threshold inspections

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelors in civil engineering or licensed Building Inspector

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive “jewel-box” structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

The Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced building inspector to support one of our Licensed Threshold Inspectors on new construction projects. This role requires hands‑on experience inspecting a wide range of structural systems, including reinforced concrete pile caps and shallow foundations; columns and shear walls; and slabs and beams. Experience with post‑tensioned slabs and beams is required. Experience inspecting additional systems – such as reinforced masonry, structural steel beams, joists and metal deck, and precast concrete systems – is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, as well as a variety of structural shop drawings
• Experience performing special or threshold inspections
• Work closely with the general contractor on site to ensure construction complies with approved drawings
• Prepare clear, concise inspection reports and effectively communicate any deficiencies as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, or licensed Building Inspector
• 4+ years of experience performing structural, special, or threshold inspections
• Familiarity with the Florida Building Code and Miami‑Dade inspection requirements
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally within the tri‑county area
• Ability to work in active construction environments, including outdoor conditions, heights, and uneven surfaces (OSHA‑compliant)
• Strong communication skills; English required, Spanish a plus

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.