Senior Building Inspector (FT - On-Site)

CSG Consultants•Foster City, CA

17d•$43 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Building Official, the Senior Building Inspector supervises, evaluates, trains, and coordinates building inspectors performing inspections across construction, alteration, and repair projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and state and local codes. The position also performs complex or problem inspections and related work. The role conducts field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings at various construction and remodeling stages; may supervise other inspectors; checks construction methods and material quality; investigates complaints; and works with contractors and builders to address code violations. It also trains and evaluates inspectors and provides plan-checking services for minor projects. The position requires site travel and extensive physical activity, work outdoors in all weather, and occasional overtime. Candidates must live locally or within California; relocation expenses are not provided.

Requirements

International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Combination Building Inspector – Residential and Commercial.
At least 5 years of experience as a Building Inspector II or equivalent.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, maintained as a condition of employment.
Must live locally or within the State of California; relocation expenses are not provided.
Ability to travel to client and job sites.
Ability to perform extensive physical exertion and continual standing, bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, and climbing during on-site inspections.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ICC Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner or ICC Commercial Building Examiner is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in Building Inspection with a private or public agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Conduct field inspections when difficult enforcement or public-relations problems arise or as directed by the Building Official.
May supervise, assign, and lay out work for construction inspectors inspecting buildings for Building Code conformance.
Check construction methods and material quality at building sites.
Investigate and resolve complaints.
Recommend corrections and confer with contractors and builders to resolve violations of building and related codes.
Train, instruct, and evaluate inspectors on inspection procedures and techniques and the application and interpretation of code provisions and departmental policies.
Provide plan-checking services for minor projects, including residential additions and accessory structures and commercial or industrial tenant improvements.
Detect deviations from plans, specifications, and standard construction practices.
Handle several tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail amid frequent interruptions.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and family coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on selected health insurance plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts and transit/parking benefits.
Group and voluntary life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership program.
401(k) program with company match.
15 days of paid time off (PTO).
12 paid company holidays.
California Paid Sick Leave for part-time/as-needed employees.
Employee Assistance program.
Fitness Reimbursement program.
Professional Development program.
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the listed benefit offerings.