Senior Building Construction Inspector

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) seeks a Senior Building Construction Inspector in Florida to perform field inspections across building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical trades in line with state certification requirements and project experience.

You will read plans, review specifications, document findings, and communicate with owners, architects and officials to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years combined experience in construction, building code inspection, plans review, or related field.
• Knowledge of building construction methods, materials and applicable codes.
• Firsthand knowledge of building, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes.
• Florida inspector certifications in at least two disciplines.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections for compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Inspect in two or more disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural.
• Read plans, blueprints and specs to ensure work matches approved docs.
• Document approvals and deficiencies clearly in reports.
• Conduct regulated plan reviews as directed by Building Official.
• Maintain safety and data entry in the village data system.
• Investigate complaints and document findings regarding violations.
• Confer with owners, architects, engineers and others to explain code requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with codes, regulations and standards.

Skills

5 years experience

Code inspection knowledge

Plans review knowledge

Codes knowledge

Valid Florida driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida inspector certifications in >=2 disciplines

Job description

A Senior Building Construction Inspector performs inspections in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations. The specific area of responsibility depends upon State of Florida certification requirements and actual trades experience. The Senior Building Construction Inspector ensures compliance with building plans, established codes, regulations and technical guidelines and prepares concise accurate reports of the inspections for superiors.

• Performs field inspection of permitted and non-permitted work for compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Performs field inspection in two (2) or more disciplines (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural).
• Reads, interprets and reviews plans, blueprints and specifications, both in the field and in the office, to insure all work is compliant with the approved construction documents.
• Performs regulated plan review of applications filed with the department to meet organizational needs as directed by the Building Official.
• Documents both approvals and deficiencies observed during field inspections in a legible and concise fashion.
• Performs data entry as necessary to record the results in the Village’s data system.
• Investigates complaints regarding permitted and non-permitted work and properly documents all violations noted upon said investigations.
• Placards unsafe structures as authorized by the Building Official.
• Posts stop-work orders and documents the specific conditions under which the construction in violation may resume as authorized by the Building Official.
• Investigates complaints of unlicensed construction activity and forwards the results to the appropriate licensing authority as necessary.
• Confers with owners, architects, engineers, field personnel, and others as necessary to explain code requirements applicable to each permitted construction project.
• Conducts on-the-job cross-training of other departmental staff as directed by the Building Official; ensuring strict compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment free from hazards and performs the assigned duties in a safe manner. Reviews the safety conditions of the project work site being inspected and documents deficiencies noted to the appropriate responsible party.
• May be required to produce studies, reports and related research as directed.
• Interacts supportively with other Village agencies and departments as well as state, county, and other public officials as directed.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable codes, statutory requirements and applicable standards of conduct.
• Performs duties as assigned and scheduled during state of emergency conditions (i.e., hurricanes, natural disasters, wartime).

(The above list of essential functions is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.)

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Five (5) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection, plans review or a related field.
• Considerable knowledge of building construction methods, procedures, materials practices and techniques including applicable federal, state, county and Village ordinances and standards.
• Firsthand knowledge of building, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes.
• Standard Certifications as an Inspector with the State of Florida in at least two (2) disciplines of Inspection (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural or 1 & 2 Family plus one (1) commercial discipline).
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a good driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Some tasks may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subjected to unpleasant environmental factors, e.g., heat, humidity, inclement weather. Some tasks include working in and around moving vehicles and associated vehicle/equipment areas, where heightened awareness to surroundings and observance of established safety precautions is essential in avoidance of injury or accidents.