Senior Commercial Building Inspector — Field Lead, USVI

Institute for Building Technology and Safety; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing support

Job summary

Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) seeks a Senior Commercial Building Inspector to inspect non-residential structures across the U.S. Virgin Islands, primarily in St. Croix.

The role requires advanced inspection expertise, independent judgment, and strong coordination with stakeholders in healthcare, education, and critical facilities. The position is full-time with island travel, on-site field work, and potential relocation consideration for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction inspection.
• Strong knowledge of IBC and related codes; able to interpret complex drawings and specs.
• Valid driver's license and field-based inspection capability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive field inspections for code compliance across projects.
• Review construction documents for code compliance and constructability.
• Identify deficiencies and document violations with precision.
• Prepare audit-ready inspection reports and maintain records.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, architects, government officials, and stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply codes and standards; support QA and compliance activities.
• Provide technical guidance with minimal supervision.

Skills

Field inspections

Code compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Reading drawings

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Plan Review Software

Job description

Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) seeks a Senior Commercial Building Inspector to inspect non-residential structures across the U.S. Virgin Islands, primarily in St. Croix.

The role requires advanced inspection expertise, independent judgment, and strong coordination with stakeholders in healthcare, education, and critical facilities. The position is full-time with island travel, on-site field work, and potential relocation consideration for highly qualified candidates.