Data Center Inspection Manager - Lubbock

Benelux•Floydada, TX

23d

About The Position

The Data Center Inspection Manager plans, assigns, and directs inspection services staff within a data center project under the direction of the West Texas Regional Director. The position manages relationships with existing and prospective clients in support of the business line’s annual plan and promotes Bureau Veritas within the code compliance community to support organic growth. The manager oversees inspectors’ field work, communicates company and industry updates, schedules meetings with inspectors and clients, supports recruiting and training, and works with management on performance matters and new-hire onboarding. The position also provides leadership on projects, performs on-site construction inspections, advises clients and inspectors on construction and code requirements, resolves issues requiring sound judgment, and manages and approves team workloads, schedules, timesheets, and expense reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in building inspection, structural engineering, or a related field is preferred.
At least seven years of experience as a building inspector.
At least two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of building and related municipal codes, inspection methods and techniques, construction materials and methods, and supervision, administration, and management principles.
Thorough knowledge of the industry and established relationships with client contacts.
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work well with people.
Positive attitude toward the company and clients, and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Proficiency with computer programs.
Valid Texas driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in building inspection, structural engineering, or a related field.
Associate degree in engineering, architecture, building inspection, or a related field, or equivalent ICC certification level.
ICC Combination Inspector certification and/or CBO certification.
State Plumbing Inspector license.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, direct, review, and evaluate inspectors’ field inspection work within a data center project.
Communicate company updates, project status, and industry codes to project inspectors.
Schedule regular meetings with inspectors and key clients to review performance and identify business opportunities.
Assist in evaluating recruitment needs and actively recruit inspector candidates.
Coordinate training programs with management to keep inspectors current on education and training.
Work with management on inspector performance and disciplinary matters.
Write annual performance evaluations and conduct performance meetings with inspectors.
Support new-hire onboarding, including paperwork collection and equipment assignment.
Provide leadership and build positive team chemistry on company projects.
Perform on-site inspections and evaluations of construction projects.
Advise clients and inspectors on construction and code requirements.
Recognize, evaluate, and resolve unique problems or situations using sound judgment.
Manage and approve the inspection team’s workload and schedules, including timesheets and expense reports.
Develop a quarterly meeting schedule and provide timely quarterly meeting summaries.
Meet monthly with each inspector on the project and visit all clients at least quarterly to identify future opportunities.