What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at Bureau Veritas?
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to verify compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and other applicable standards.
- Review building plans, blueprints, and specifications to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and identify potential issues or discrepancies and make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Perform onsite inspections during different phases of construction to evaluate structural integrity, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, energy & green code, accessibility and overall safety measures.
- Document inspection findings accurately and thoroughly, including any violations, deficiencies, or areas of noncompliance, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to address compliance issues, provide guidance on corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Respond to inquiries from property owners, contractors, and the public regarding building codes, regulations, and inspection processes.
- Stay informed about changes in building codes, regulations, and industry best practices, and participate in training and professional development activities to maintain current knowledge and skills.
- Assist in the enforcement of building codes and regulations by issuing citations, stopwork orders, or other enforcement actions, as necessary.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues and junior staff members and assist in the training of new inspectors as needed.
- Represent the department and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive and cooperative working relationships and promoting a culture of compliance and safety.
- Issue permits for work to be performed.
- Assist in the checking of building plans (upon obtaining ICC plan examiner certification)
- Perform assigned duties within the supported agency’s guidance, culture, and approach.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be equivalent to graduation from high school and previous experience in building inspection, construction trades, construction management, or related field preferred.
- Certification as a building inspector or ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
- ICC Certifications potentially to include:
- ICC Residential Building, ICC Commercial Building, ICC Residential Combination, ICC Commercial Combination, ICC Residential Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, ICC Commercial Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, et al.
- Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes, regulations, and standards.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using computer software and technology for documentation, reporting, and communication purposes.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently to various job sites as needed.