Code Compliance Building Inspector

ECS Group of Companies; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Building Inspector in North Carolina to perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety inspections. You will manage project inspections and support code compliance with state and local regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, mentoring junior inspectors, and assisting with P&L and client development while ensuring project budgets and performance align with ECS standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and/or plan review preferred.
• Proven knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to obtain NC Code Officials Qualification Board Building Inspector, Level I within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections
• Prepare and submit daily time and Inspection/Field Reports in accordance with ECS Policy
• Mentor and train other building inspectors and assist with management of P&L, client interactions, and business development related to code inspections

Skills

Code compliance inspections

Plan review

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections
• Prepare and submit daily time and Inspection/Field Reports in accordance with ECS Policy
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures
• This position also involves project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, monitoring project process for performance and budgetary conditions, proposal preparation, as well as attending project site meetings, and assisting with the resolution of technical and administrative problems
• In this position you may be expected to mentor and train other building inspectors
• Responsibilities also include assisting with management of P & L, marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions, and participating in marketing and business development functions related to code inspections
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and/or plan review preferred
• At least one valid ICC certification (B2, M2, P2, E2) and the ability to obtain NC Code Officials Qualification Board Building Inspector, Level I within 90 days of hire
• NC Code Officials Qualifications Board Building Inspector, Level II is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.