ICC Building Inspector

NV5; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an ICC Construction/Building Inspector in California to lead project compliance with approved plans and specifications. You will be the primary client contact, ensuring quality and adherence to project documents while coordinating with owners, contractors, and designers.

Role requires 3–5+ years of inspector experience, ICC certification, and a valid US driver’s license. Expect travel, long shifts, and active field supervision across sites.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of related Construction Inspector experience.
• ICC Building Inspector certification is a must!
• Candidate must have a valid US Driver’s License.
• Experience coordinating multiple complex projects and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Monitor the Contractor’s work activities concerned with the construction of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Monitor the Contractor’s schedule, alerting the Contractor and the Client should the critical path become foreseeably jeopardized.
• Project cost tracking of the Contractor’s schedule of values.
• Perform Construction Inspection of the Contractor’s work to ensure compliance with the project plans and specifications.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or City.
• Proactively recommend actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Recommend resolution of construction issues in a decisive manner to keep projects on schedule and under budget.
• Represent the company to outside organizations and maintain client relations, assessing client needs in support of NV5.

Skills

Construction inspection

Contractor oversight

Strong communication

Project coordination

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The ICC Construction/Building Inspector will have overall project responsibility to ensure the construction Contractor’s compliance with the approved plans and specifications and be the primary point of contact with each client. They will ensure our client’s quality per the approved plans and specifications.

Position Summary

The ICC Construction/Building Inspector will have overall project responsibility to ensure the construction Contractor’s compliance with the approved plans and specifications and be the primary point of contact with each client. They will ensure our client’s quality per the approved plans and specifications.

Project Details

• Hourly rate: $75–$90 per hour
• Per diem and approved expenses: Covered by NV5
• Travel: Mobilization and demobilization included, with a monthly trip home
• Schedule: 10–14-hour shifts, typically 40–60 hours per week or more, depending on project requirements and schedule. This position requires flexibility to support evolving field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Monitor the Contractor’s work activities concerned with the construction of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Monitor the Contractor’s schedule, alerting the Contractor and the Client should the critical path become foreseeably jeopardized.
• Project cost tracking of the Contractor’s schedule of values.
• Perform Construction Inspection of the Contractor’s work to ensure compliance with the project plans and specifications.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or City.
• Proactively recommend actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Recommend resolution of construction issues in a decisive manner to keep projects on schedule and under budget.
• Represent the company to outside organizations and maintain client relations, assessing client needs in support of NV5.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of related Construction Inspector experience (Heavy commercial and/or industrial, i.e., solar, gas, or Nuclear plants, and/or energy utility storage plants).
• ICC Building Inspector certification is a must!
• Candidate must have a valid US Driver’s License.
• Experience providing construction oversight of the Contractor's
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of construction
• Ability to coordinate multiple complex projects
• Conflict Resolution: Effectively manage challenging or adversarial situations, facilitate constructive dialogue, and develop practical, mutually acceptable solutions while maintaining professional relationships.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working knowledge of and basic proficiency with computers. Ability to create and use Construction Inspection Daily logs on computer/tablet. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to utilize other construction-related software, including Microsoft Project and/or Primavera, a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, protective footwear, respirators or other PPE's as needed in compliance with OSHA regulations). Ability to work outdoors in inclement hot or cold weather, sitting, standing, and walking. Most shifts are worked monitoring the Contractor's standard construction shift during the day M-F, but the candidate should be willing to work nights and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working out of a field office/vehicle at the construction site, Construction Inspectors monitor the overall construction project. Decisions regarding daily construction activities generally are made at the jobsite. Construction Inspectors travel extensively when the construction site is not close to their main office or when they are responsible for activities at two or more sites. Travel within Southern California may be required.

The pay range for this California position is $75.00-$90.00 per hour.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges. At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.