Building Inspections Department Manager

Universal Engineering Sciences • Medley, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

UES is seeking a Building Inspections Department Manager to lead and expand its Building Inspections practice in the Miami, Florida market. The manager will lead day-to-day operations, develop client relationships, grow and mentor the team, and drive business performance. This hands-on leadership position includes approximately 40% field utilization supporting inspections, project delivery, and client needs across South Florida.

The position provides operational and strategic leadership for the department, including technical oversight of threshold inspections, private provider services, and code compliance activities. The manager will support business development and department growth while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Regular local travel is required throughout South Florida, including Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and the Florida Keys.

The work environment combines office, field, and construction site settings. Activities include walking active job sites, standing for extended periods, climbing stairs, driving to project locations, working outdoors in varying weather, using a computer, communicating with clients and team members, and reviewing project documentation and technical reports. The role may require occasionally lifting and carrying materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required certification: ICC B1, WACEL Foundation, or ACI Reinforced Concrete.
• At least 6 years of residential or related code compliance experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial management.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Operational and project management experience.
• Experience overseeing code compliance inspections.
• Ability to evaluate requests for proposals, attend site meetings or speak with potential clients, and develop scopes of services and associated cost estimates.
• Ability to understand company goals and objectives and execute accordingly.
• Understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills and a proven work ethic.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and correct operational issues and present ideas in business-friendly, user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple projects and tasks at a time.
• Proactive problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude, and handle confidential matters.
• Ability to interact effectively at both hands-on and senior-management levels.
• Ability to thrive in the changing environment of a growing company.
• Ability to walk active job sites, stand for extended periods, climb stairs, drive to project locations, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• ICC M1, P1, and E1 certifications.
• Professional licensure, certifications, or credentials relevant to building inspections, construction, engineering, or code compliance, such as PE, Building Official, Building Inspector, GC, or comparable credentials.
• Additional industry certifications such as ICC (B1, M1, P1, E1), WACEL Foundation, or ACI Reinforced Concrete.
• Experience leading, growing, and managing a building inspections, threshold inspections, or private provider services practice.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, inspection programs, and construction practices.
• Experience with Florida code requirements, threshold inspections, or private provider services.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and strategic growth of the Building Inspections Department, driving performance, quality, profitability, and team success.
• Maintain a hands-on role in project delivery with approximately 40% billable field utilization, supporting inspections, client needs, and key project activities.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for threshold inspections, private provider services, and code compliance activities.
• Mentor, develop, and grow a high-performing team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and municipal stakeholders.
• Support business development by identifying growth opportunities, developing scopes and proposals, and expanding service offerings throughout the market.
• Ensure projects and department operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Travel locally throughout South Florida to support project sites, client meetings, and inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED