Head of Building Inspections & Code Compliance

BOAF; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UES in Miami is seeking an experienced Department Manager for Building Inspections to lead and oversee code compliance operations statewide. The role focuses on delivering high-quality inspections, plan reviews, and ensuring adherence to the Florida Building Code while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

This hands-on leadership position expects about 40% billable field utilization, strong client relationships, staff development, and strategic growth of the department within our expanding building

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• ICC B1, WACEL Foundation or ACI Reinforced Concrete certifications required.
• Preferred: ICC M1, P1, and E1.
• 6+ years of residential or related code compliance experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of the Building Inspections Department, including staff management, project delivery, financial performance, resource planning and quality.
• Maintain approximately 40% billable field utilization, including performing or supporting inspections, site visits, project activities, client engagements, and other billable field services as appropriate.
• Review plans, certifications, inspections findings, reports and technical documentation for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to plans examiners, clients, contractor, architects, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with code interpretations, field discrepancies, construction deficiencies, and complex project or operational issues.
• Ensure required reports, reviews, inspections, and documentation are completed accurately, professionally, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain current working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, applicable Florida Statutes, accessibility requirements, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Monitor project schedules budgets, staffing levels, backlog, utilization, and overall department financial performance.
• Ensure staff maintain all licenses, certifications, continuing education, and technical qualifications required for their assigned responsibilities.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop department personnel to support operational and business growth.
• Develop and implement processes that improve operational efficiency, turnaround times, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with municipalities, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and other clients.
• Evaluate Request for Proposals (RFPs), attend site meetings, and communicate with prospective clients to develop scopes of services and associated cost estimates.
• Support business development efforts and assist with proposals, pricing, client presentations, and contract opportunities.
• Ensure department activities are performed in accordance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Code compliance

Inspection experience

Safety knowledge

Staff development

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

UES in Miami is seeking an experienced Department Manager for Building Inspections to lead and oversee code compliance operations statewide. The role focuses on delivering high-quality inspections, plan reviews, and ensuring adherence to the Florida Building Code while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

This hands-on leadership position expects about 40% billable field utilization, strong client relationships, staff development, and strategic growth of the department within our expanding building