Area Manager - Central Texas

Bureau Veritas•Plano, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations, the Area Inspection Manager is responsible for planning, assigning, and directing the activities of inspection services staff within a regional service area. This role also involves managing relationships with key clients (existing and targeted opportunities) in support of the annual business plan for the business line and promoting Bureau Veritas within the code compliance community to achieve organic growth objectives.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
At least seven (7) years experience as a building inspector.
Must possess and maintain a State Plumbing Inspector license.
Strong knowledge of building and related municipal codes.
Strong knowledge of building inspection methods and techniques.
Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods and techniques.
Strong knowledge of principals of supervision, administration and management.
Thorough knowledge of the industry and established relations with client contracts.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to work well with people.
Positive attitude towards company and clients.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Proficient with computer programs.
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in building inspection, structural engineering, or a related field.
An Associate Degree in engineering, architecture, building inspection, or related field, or equivalent ICC certification level.
ICC Combination Inspector certifications and/or CBO certification.
At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of inspectors engaged in field inspection duties within a specific regional service area.
Maintains open communications with inspectors within the regional service area on important company updates, status, information, and industry codes.
Establishes a schedule for regular meetings with inspectors and key clients to review performance and to identify additional business opportunities.
Assists the Regional Director of Operations to evaluate recruitment needs and actively recruits inspector candidates.
Coordinates training programs with the Regional Director of Operations and other area inspection managers to keep inspectors current on education and training.
Works with the Regional Director of Operations on inspector performance and disciplinary issues.
Writes performance evaluations and conducts performance meetings with inspectors to provide feedback on an annual basis.
Works with the Regional Director of Operations when new hires come onboard, assisting with new hire paperwork collection, equipment assignment, etc.
Provides leadership and builds positive team chemistry on company projects.
Performs on-site inspection and evaluation of construction projects.
Assists and advises clients and inspectors in matters relating to residential and commercial construction and code requirements.
Independently recognizes, evaluates and properly resolves unique problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
Manages and approves regional inspection team’s workload and schedules including timesheet and expense report approval.
Develops quarterly meeting schedule and provides quarterly summary on all meetings in a timely manner.
Meets with each inspector within regional service area on a monthly basis and visits all agencies within regional service area at least quarterly to identify future opportunities.
Identifies and maintains a minimum of 3 active business opportunities, develops a commercial action plan in conjunction with Regional Director of Operations and the marketing staff, and executes the plan providing regular feedback.