Senior Building Inspector — Plans & Code Compliance Lead

City of Sunny Isles Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

City of Sunny Isles Beach is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to review development operations and ensure conformity with approved building plans and specifications for the Building Department. This senior role requires extensive knowledge of codes and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

The inspector will perform site inspections, review permits and plans, and issue violations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related inspection experience in high-rise/multi-family buildings.
• Minimum of two (2) years of plan review experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections of skilled trades for new and existing construction to ensure code compliance.
• Verify compliance with permits, plans, and specifications and review completed projects.
• Issue violations and conduct re-inspections to ensure corrections are made.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and staff for permit approvals.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Provide plan review oversight and propose modifications to meet codes.
• Testify in court or before boards when required and prepare testimony.
• Maintain inspection records and communicate findings to supervisors.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3+ years inspection experience (high-rise/multi-family)

2+ years plan review experience

Strong knowledge of building codes

Blueprints and specifications interpretation

Effective communication

Tools

Knowledge of Florida Building Codes

OSHA standards familiarity

Job description

City of Sunny Isles Beach is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to review development operations and ensure conformity with approved building plans and specifications for the Building Department. This senior role requires extensive knowledge of codes and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

The inspector will perform site inspections, review permits and plans, and issue violations as needed.