Building Official

Construction Association of Michigan; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-Term disability

Long-Term disability

FSA

HSA

401(k) profit sharing

PTO

Holidays

Employee recognition programs

Licensing and continuing education Re-

Job summary

McKenna Building Officials and Inspectors are problem-solving professionals who collaborate with team members and outside partners. They thrive on variety, have a strong background in construction, are well-versed in area building codes and have experience interpreting them.

The Building Official/Inspector role in the Detroit area focuses on thorough inspections, meaningful plan reviews, and enforcing building safety standards across commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of success in professional building services.
• Must be licensed to enforce the State of Michigan Building Code and maintained as a code official.
• Ability to use BS&A software or learn it.
• Act 407 and/or other related professional certifications are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well as a productive team member under leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide plan review and inspection services as the expert on building safety and code enforcement.
• Collaborate with inspectors, plan reviewers, and administrative staff.
• Assist Project Managers in improving inspection and review systems.
• Perform field inspections during various stages of construction.
• Review plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform Rental Housing inspections in accordance with municipal ordinances and regulations.
• Report violations and maintain files/records.
• Build relationships with current and future clients to increase awareness of McKenna and our work products.

Job description

BUILDING OFFICIAL/BUILDING INSPECTOR

McKenna's dedicated planning, design and building professionals are in the business of making hometowns home. For over forty years, we have partnered with municipal leaders to develop and maintain communities for real life. McKenna's services include building department staffing, plan review, code inspection and code enforcement as well as master planning, economic development, zoning and urban design.

POSITION SUMMARY

McKenna Building Officials and Inspectors are problem-solving professionals who collaborate with team members and outside partners. They thrive on variety, have a strong background in construction, are well-versed in area building codes and have experience interpreting them.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Building Official/Inspector is committed to ensuring project success, from providing thorough, consistent, and helpful inspections, to delivering meaningful and effective plan reviews. This position supports clients in the greater Detroit area. Specifically:

• Provide plan review and inspection services, serving as the expert on building safety and code enforcement
• Work on harmonious teams with other inspectors, plan reviewers, and administrative staff
• Assist Project Managers in improving existing inspection and review systems
• Perform field inspections during various stages of construction
• Review plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensurecompliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Perform Rental Housing inspections in accordance with municipal ordinances and regulations
• Report violations and maintain files/records
• Build relationships with current and future clients to increase awareness of McKenna and ourwork products

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Members of McKenna’s professional building services team, including Building Inspector/Official/Plan Reviewer are evaluated on specific performance standards, as follows:

• Ability to effectively collaborate with clients (under supervision) and other McKenna professionals
• Capability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under pressure
• Knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
• Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with staff members, the public, contractors,governmental entities, and other clientele

BENEFITS

• Health (3 plan options)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-Term disability
• Long-Term disability
• FSA
• HSA
• 401(k) profit sharing contributions
• PTO
• holidays
• employee recognition programs
• Reimbursement for professional licensing and continuing education as per Company policy.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Successful Building Professionals most often possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Five (5) or more years of success in professional building services, whether municipal or private
• Must be licensed to enforce the State of Michigan Building Code, maintain registration as a code official with the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes, pursuant to Act 407, in the category of Building Inspector or Plans Examiner
• Ability to use BS&A software a plus or ability to learn the software
• Act 407 and/or other complimentary professional certifications a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
• Ability to respectfully function as a productive and enthusiastic member of a team, under the direction of McKenna’s Leadership Team and Project Managers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a field-based position involving frequent local, in-state travel (no overnights). The role requires

• standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, working in confined spaces, and working in various weather conditions.
• Excellent manual dexterity is required to operate hand tools and other equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

McKenna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to create a dignified work environment where team members can thrive. Candidates with nontraditional backgrounds and transferable experience are encouraged to apply.