Senior Building Inspector — Code & Field Leader

Interwest Consulting Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group seeks a Senior Building Inspector to join our team of public-works professionals. You will perform field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction, review plans for code compliance, and communicate findings to staff, contractors and the public.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in municipal inspections, ICC Residential and Commercial certifications, California licenses, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs daily field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction projects
• Interacts with the public and explains technical information to both technically and non-technically trained individuals
• Reviews residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to insure compliance with applicable codes
• Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances
• Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections
• Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Building codes

Public interaction

Communication

Time management

Independent judgement

Multitasking

IBC editions

Education

ICC Residential certs

ICC Commercial certs

California licenses

CASp certification

Job description

Interwest Consulting Group seeks a Senior Building Inspector to join our team of public-works professionals. You will perform field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction, review plans for code compliance, and communicate findings to staff, contractors and the public.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in municipal inspections, ICC Residential and Commercial certifications, California licenses, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced