Senior Commercial Inspector — Lead High-Value Projects

Sacbar; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

ATS seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Building Inspector to independently oversee inspections and coordinate complex, high-value projects such as high-rise offices, multifamily, schools, and data centers. The role emphasizes ownership, clear documentation, and professional stakeholder communication.

Ideal candidates have five years in commercial inspection, ICC certification, and licenses; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial construction inspection, code compliance, construction quality assurance, or a closely related field, including substantial work on large or complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, plans, specifications, and applicable model codes.
• Experience identifying, documenting, communicating, and following through on significant construction or code issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the judgment to work effectively with senior client representatives and technical stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as assignments require.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a flexible and dependable team member who is willing to assist with all inspection services provided by ATS, including residential inspections, when business needs require.
• Perform comprehensive inspections of new and existing commercial construction for compliance with adopted building, fire, accessibility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, and local code requirements.
• Verify construction for conformance with approved plans, specifications, engineered documents, product approvals, and applicable jurisdictional requirements.
• Take day-to-day ownership of assigned projects, including inspection planning, schedule coordination, follow-up items, documentation, issue tracking, and communication through project completion.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, testing reports, and related project documents to prepare for inspections and identify potential conflicts or areas requiring additional attention.
• Document inspection findings clearly and promptly, distinguish code violations from recommendations, and maintain complete, defensible project records.
• Communicate directly and professionally with owners, owner representatives, contractors, superintendents, architects, engineers, testing agencies, school district personnel, municipal staff, and other stakeholders.
• Lead coordination conversations when field conditions, design documents, schedules, or stakeholder expectations require resolution; elevate matters appropriately while remaining accountable for follow-through.
• Apply sound judgment in high-stakes situations, remain composed when challenged, and explain code requirements and inspection decisions in a practical, service-oriented manner.
• Monitor project progress and inspection needs, identify risks before they become delays, and provide concise status updates to ATS leadership and clients.
• Mentor and train less-experienced ATS inspectors through field coaching, code interpretation, inspection practices, documentation standards, and professional client interaction.
• Help establish and improve commercial inspection procedures, field standards, training practices, and quality-control processes as ATS expands its commercial inspection practice.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Five years experience

Strong communication

Independent ownership

Documentation discipline

Education

ICC Commercial Building Inspector certification

State licensing / discipline certifications

Job description

ATS seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Building Inspector to independently oversee inspections and coordinate complex, high-value projects such as high-rise offices, multifamily, schools, and data centers. The role emphasizes ownership, clear documentation, and professional stakeholder communication.

Ideal candidates have five years in commercial inspection, ICC certification, and licenses; travel may be required.