Buildings / Facilities Inspector

STV Incorporated; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Virginia Beach is seeking a Buildings/Facilities Inspector to join our CEI department. This role inspects new construction, renovations, and existing facilities to verify compliance with codes, safety standards, and owner requirements.

You will document observations, monitor corrective actions, and support owners in maintaining safe, functional buildings. Requires 3–5 years of inspection experience and knowledge of IBC/IFC/NEC, with strong report writing and coordination

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in building inspection, facilities management, construction inspection, or building maintenance. Experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, government, or industrial facilities preferred.
• Knowledge: Building codes (IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC). ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Construction methods and materials. Facility maintenance practices. Building systems and building envelope components. QA/QC practices.
• Preferred Certifications: ICC Commercial Building Inspector, ICC Building Inspector Certification, Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour, Certified Building Official (CBO), NFPA Life Safety Certifications, RRO (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Inspect commercial, institutional, industrial, and public facilities.
• Verify compliance with building codes, fire codes, accessibility requirements, and safety regulations.
• Review construction activities for conformance with plans and contract requirements.
• Inspect structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and life-safety systems.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
• Document deficiencies, non-conforming work, and maintenance concerns.
• Maintain photographic records of inspection findings.
• Track corrective actions through completion.
• Maintain inspection logs and project records.
• Coordinate with facility owners, contractors, maintenance personnel, and project managers.
• Participate in project meetings and site walkthroughs.
• Assist with occupancy inspections and project closeout activities.

Skills

Observation skills

Analytical skills

Plan interpretation

MS Office

Construction docs

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Construction CM software

Job description

STV is seeking a Buildings / Facilities Inspector to join our CEI department at our Virginia Beach or our other Virginia offices.

The Buildings or Facilities Inspector is responsible for inspecting new construction, renovation projects, existing facilities, and building systems to verify compliance with contract documents, building codes, safety regulations, maintenance standards, and owner requirements.

The Inspector documents observations, identifies deficiencies, monitors corrective actions, and supports facility owners in maintaining safe, functional, and code-compliant buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspection and Compliance

• Conduct inspections of commercial, institutional, industrial, and public facilities.
• Verify compliance with applicable building codes, fire codes, accessibility requirements, and safety regulations.
• Review construction activities for conformance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Inspect structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and life-safety systems.
• Monitor contractor work quality and workmanship.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
• Document deficiencies, non-conforming work, and maintenance concerns.
• Maintain photographic records of inspection findings.
• Track corrective actions through completion.
• Maintain inspection logs and project records.

Facility Assessments

• Perform condition assessments of buildings and infrastructure.
• Evaluate building envelope components including roofs, walls, windows, and doors.
• Assess HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, elevators, and life-safety systems.
• Identify deferred maintenance and capital improvement needs.
• Assist in developing repair and replacement recommendations.

Coordination

• Coordinate with facility owners, contractors, maintenance personnel, and project managers.
• Participate in project meetings and site walkthroughs.
• Assist with occupancy inspections and project closeout activities.
• Review contractor submittals and testing documentation as assigned.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Monitor adherence to site safety requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions and practices.
• Verify compliance with OSHA and facility-specific safety policies.
• Support emergency preparedness and facility resilience initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.

Experience Minimum 3-5 years of experience in building inspection, facilities management, construction inspection, or building maintenance. Experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, government, or industrial facilities preferred.

Knowledge Building codes (IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC). ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Construction methods and materials. Facility maintenance practices. Building systems and building envelope components. Quality assurance and quality control practices.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following:

• ICC Commercial Building Inspector
• ICC Building Inspector Certification
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour
• Certified Building Official (CBO)
• NFPA Life Safety Certifications
• Registered Roof Observer (RRO) (if applicable)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong observation and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk active construction sites and occupied facilities.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to access mechanical rooms, roofs, and confined spaces where permitted.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Typical Deliverables

• Daily Inspection Reports
• Quality Assurance Reports
• Facility Condition Assessment Reports
• Deficiency/Punch Lists
• Code Compliance Inspection Reports
• Photo Documentation Logs
• Project Closeout Reports
• Asset Condition Inventories

Compensation Range: $61,899.00 - $70,339.00

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Benefits

STV offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.

The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

About the Company

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America.

Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities.

Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience.

We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We're also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work.

Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future.

Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.