Website West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC³) is seeking a qualified Senior Building Inspector or Building Inspector III to join our team in Southern California. Client-focused candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience performing field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial projects under construction or alteration. This position offers a great opportunity for a dynamic self-starter to work on a variety of projects and ensure adherence to approved plans and specifications, as well as compliance with adopted building codes and construction standards in California. Candidates must be comfortable performing on-site field inspections, writing inspection reports, and communicating with jurisdictional building departments and the public.
This position will report to, and receive support from, management based in our South San Francisco Regional Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform all necessary duties of a certified Building Inspector to determine code compliance adopted by various jurisdictions.
- Year-round field inspection work on both private and prevailing wage projects.
- Perform evaluations of buildings, multi-family dwellings, schools, and structures at various construction stages for compliance with approved plans, specifications, jurisdictional codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Comprehensive code knowledge is required to inspect architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing aspects of construction.
- Ability to read plans and other construction documents. Be able to navigate code books. May be asked to help with reviewing construction plans for code compliance.
- Write inspection reports, both paper copies and electronically with laptops and tablets.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public (homeowners, property owners, engineers, architects, etc.) to answer questions that may arise and communicate deficiencies. with owners and builders.
- Communicate with permit techs, other inspectors, and building officials for jurisdictions. Adapt to jurisdiction requirements of reporting and communicating.
- May require physical exertion during on-site inspections such as sitting, crawling, standing, walking, jumping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Most work will be performed outdoors in the elements.
- Make special efforts to promote goodwill within the company and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Basic knowledge of electronics and Microsoft Office Suite.
- The job requires the ability to drive.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Obtain and update state and local licenses and certifications as needed.
- Preferred – At least eight (8) ICC certifications and be a certified combination inspector for both commercial and residential in the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical disciplines.
- Preferred – A minimum of five (5) years of experience performing building inspections. (Certifications may be substituted for relevant experience.)
- Continual, ongoing training and additional achievement of ICC certifications is expected to take place.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
SALARY:
$70 – $80 / Hour, Depending on Experience
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS:
Medical Insurance Plans
Dental & Vision Reimbursement
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Matching
Discretionary 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
Discretionary Bonus Program
WORK-LIFE BENEFITS:
15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 Full-Day Paid Holidays
2 Half-Day Paid Holidays
Family Medical Leave
Health & Wellness Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedules when Feasible
Business Casual Dress Environment
West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC³) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.