Roof and Residential Building Inspector

Red Leaf Recruitment; Orlando, Fort Lauderdale (FL, FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community development firm seeks a Roof & Residential Building Inspector based in or willing to relocate to Miami-Dade County. This remote role involves conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with building codes, and documenting violations. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with required Florida licenses to ensure the highest standards of compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to interpret codes on-site and offer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct roof and residential building inspections for code compliance.
• Identify, document, and maintain records of violations.
• Perform additional duties to support the inspection process.

Skills

Knowledge of local building codes

Construction methods

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgment

Education

Florida Standard Inspector License in Building

Florida Standard Roofing Inspector License

Florida Certified General Contractor License

Job description

Company information:
A multi-disciplinary community development firm offering a broad range of planning, engineering, building and other professional services.

HQ: Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Employees: 170 (1600+ in wider group).

Full time, permanent, direct hire.

Location: Miami-Dade County. This is a remote role but the candidate must live in or near, or be willing to relocate to, Miami-Dade County where the inspections will take place.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

ROOF & RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct roof and residential building inspections to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Identify and document violations, maintaining accurate records and files.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the inspection and compliance process.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of local building codes, construction methods, and current technologies.
• Ability to interpret codes on-site and offer practical, code-compliant solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members, the public, contractors, government agencies, and clients.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound judgments.

This role requires someone who is well-versed in building codes, able to work independently, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills.

Required Certifications

• Full Driving License
• Florida Standard Inspector License in Building required
• Florida Standard Roofing Inspector License required
• Florida Certified General Contractor License required
• Florida Standard Plan Review License in Building preferred but not required