Building Inspector

Willdan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ICC-Certified Building Inspectors to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role offers the opportunity to conduct vital inspections on commercial, residential, and industrial properties, ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in inspections, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing education. Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to shaping the future of building and safety in the community, while enjoying a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building inspections.
• ICC Certifications for Commercial and Residential required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with building codes.
• Issue violation notices and permits as necessary.
• Communicate findings to homeowners and contractors.

Skills

Building Code Compliance

Inspection Techniques

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Education

ICC Certification

State of Texas Plumbing Inspector's License

Job description

Willdan is a Municipal Services Firm that has provided superior engineering, planning, building, and many other consulting services to government agencies for more than 60 years. The future is now, Willdan is "Envisioning the Future" of Building & Safety though our work with cities, buildings, and transportation. Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has full-time and part-time openings for ICC-Certified Building Inspectors in the League City, TXarea. The Building Inspectors will be responsible for inspecting commercial, residential, and industrial properties during and after construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
• Documents results of inspections.
• Effectively communicates findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Coordinates with and assists other field inspectors. Pick up extra inspections as needed.
• Explains and clarifies code related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicates and upholds standards consistently.
• Conducts building damage assessment inspections.
• Invests time in continued education.
• Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
• Follow up on phone calls and compliant issues.
• Handle customer service issues for walk-ins that need clarification on code-related issues.
• Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
• Interpret and apply standards and regulations for Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, and Plumbing.
• Conduct ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on filed calls.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• International Code Council (ICC) Certifications (Commercial and Residential).
• A State of Texas Plumbing Inspector's License is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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