Senior Building Inspector: Code & Field Expert

Interwest Consulting Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to join a seasoned team performing field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facility projects. You will interpret building codes, review plans, and communicate technical requirements to diverse stakeholders on a variety of assignments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and the ability to manage multiple inspections across a region, with opportunities for professional growth and certification advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in municipal building inspections.
• ICC Combination Residential certifications required.
• ICC Commercial certifications required.
• California-specific licenses/certifications highly desirable.
• CASp certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction projects.
• Explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Review plans and calculations for code compliance.
• Provide interpretations of City, State, Federal, and local standards and ordinances.
• Maintain records of inspections and attach results to permitting software.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Independent judgment

Multi-project management

IBC editions familiarity

Education

ICC Combination Residential certifications

ICC Commercial certifications

California licenses/certifications

CASp certification (a plus)

Tools

Permitting software

Job description

Interwest Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to join a seasoned team performing field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facility projects. You will interpret building codes, review plans, and communicate technical requirements to diverse stakeholders on a variety of assignments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and the ability to manage multiple inspections across a region, with opportunities for professional growth and certification advancement.