Chief Building Inspector

Bureau Veritas•Broward Operations, FL

About The Position

The Chief Building Inspector is responsible for communicating technical information and direction to property owners, applicants, contractors, municipal clients, and staff, and responding to questions about mechanical-code compliance and code interpretations. The role implements enforcement procedures to address violations under the direction of the client jurisdiction and prepares correspondence, such as correction notices, that explain required corrections. The position works with client jurisdictions and inspection staff to coordinate processes, identify issues, resolve conflicts, and support timely, clear decisions. It may involve interactions with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public about code compliance for proposed and ongoing construction projects. The inspector occasionally conducts technical inspections and plan reviews for commercial and residential structures and systems, and may review plans for compliance with applicable codes while providing customer service. The role requires effective collaboration, communication, analysis, and timely decision-making. The inspector establishes and maintains working relationships with clients, colleagues, builders, designers, and the public; participates in code-interpretation discussions; and attends training as needed. Other related duties may be assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

Hold one of the following: State of Florida Registered Architect (RA), State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE), or State of Florida Plan Review License (PX) in building.
Hold a State of Florida Inspector License (BN) in building; alternatively, possess a General Contractor’s license and ten years of experience as a practicing mechanical master or journeyman general.
Knowledge of the Florida Building Code and other regulations pertaining to construction and development.
Ability to understand and interpret codes and evaluate project proposals and projects under construction for conformance with code requirements.
10+ years of supervisory experience working within the Florida Building Code/High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
Excellent communication and customer service skills, including effective oral and written communication.
Ability to analyze complex issues and make timely decisions.

Nice To Haves

Certified or certifiable as a Plans Examiner by the Miami-Dade or Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA).

Responsibilities

Communicate technical information and direction to owners, applicants, contractors, municipal clients, and staff in an audience-appropriate manner.
Respond to inquiries regarding compliance with mechanical codes and interpretations of codes, regulations, and processes.
Implement enforcement procedures to correct violations under the direction of the client jurisdiction.
Collaborate with team members and client jurisdictions to coordinate processes, identify issues, resolve conflicts, and support timely decisions.
Prepare written work products, including correction notices and correspondence explaining corrections required for code compliance.
Occasionally perform technical inspections and review plans for commercial and residential structures and systems for compliance with mechanical codes.
Participate in project reviews and help resolve potential conflicts in code requirements.
Participate in discussions concerning code interpretations.
Attend training as needed to improve technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
As needed, perform residential and commercial plan reviews for conformance with applicable codes while providing customer service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city clients, staff, builders, designers, and the public.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.