Building Inspector - Savannah, GA

RXinsider LTD.; Georgia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Company-matched Retirement plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability coverage

Tuition Assistance and/or Professional

Job summary

Bureau Veritas in Savannah, GA seeks a Residential/Combination Building Inspector to perform daily inspections on residential and commercial construction projects.

The role requires ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification, a GA driver's license, and 3 years of inspection experience; duties include documenting inspections, coordinating with builders, and maintaining records. Benefits and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related further training preferred.
• Associate degree or ICC certification level is a plus.
• 3 years of residential construction inspection experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections 8:00am–5:00pm, Mon–Fri.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and reports.
• Communicate with staff, citizens, builders, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and site safety.
• Maintain and update certifications; pursue additional ICC licenses.
• Assist team members and coordinate scheduling of inspections.
• Operate required software and maintain professional appearance.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Excellent communication

Strong documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in engineering/building inspection or related field

ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking the immediate hire of a Residential/Combination Building Inspector for Savannah, GA.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Area Inspection Manager. They will be responsible for performing daily inspections on residential and commercial construction projects and other assignments as directed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled assignments between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday –Friday
• Completes daily duties responsibly and safely with respect to private and personal property.
• Readily communicates with staff, citizens, teammates, and builder/contractors as necessary.
• Maintains detailed records and reports of all inspections and compliance cases.
• Assists client staff and team members whenever necessary.
• Updates files, answers phone calls, and schedules inspections as necessary.
• Maintains ICC certifications and professional credentials. Secures additional ICC certifications, attends training opportunities, and consistently studies codes and standards as related to work requirements.

Requirements

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

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. We prefer supplemental additional training in building inspection, structural engineering, or a related field. An Associate's Degree in engineering, architecture, building inspection, or related field, or equivalent ICC certification level is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum (3) years’ experience as a residential construction inspector is required. We prefer at least one (1) year of this experience to be focused on erosion and sediment control inspections.
• Certifications: ICC Residential Combination Inspector (required). ICC Commercial Inspector Combination (preferred). GSWCC Level IB Inspector (preferred).
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Strong knowledge of building and related municipal codes, building inspection methods and techniques and construction materials, methods and techniques.
• Understanding of erosion and sedimentation control laws and Best Management Practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to operate work-related technology (laptop, tablet, iPhone) and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Capable of following directions and asking pertinent clarifying questions.
• Maintains a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
• Self- disciplined and able to work without direct supervision. Works well with people and performs as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Solves problems and has a positive attitude while establishing and maintaining relationships.

Benefits

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

• The starting wage range for this role commences at $32-$38.50/hour, which is subject to potential increases that are contingent on factors like experience, education, licenses, or certifications.
• Eligibility for benefits starts from your first day of employment and includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Company-matched Retirement plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Optional life and pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
  • Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
  • Employee Discounts