Building Inspector Manager

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Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Building Inspector Manager to conduct and provide project management and oversite of residential building projects as well as supervision of the residential department and inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards. This position plays a key role in reviewing projects, resolving disputes, and advising internal and external teams on construction best practices and regulatory requirements. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to work independently on complex projects.

The ideal candidate with have a deep understanding of building codes, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project managers to ensure safe and high-quality construction. You will also gave a strong leadership mindset who can coach, mentor and train junior inspectors, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team skill, efficiency, and overal inspection quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of residential projects and services.
• Lead a team of project managers and code compliance inspectors.
• Ensure projects adhere to engineering best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
• Perform technical review of proposals, reports and calculations.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Set goals for the residential group and develop staff skills through training initiatives.
• Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Attend project meetings and troubleshoot problems in the field.
• Approve weekly timesheets and department expense reports.
• Coach, mentor, and train junior inspectors, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance the skills and efficiency of the inspection team.
• Evaluate and determine necessary changes in plans and specifications, providing expert recommendations to contractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to address compliance and concerns.
• Identify and document code violations, potential hazards, and areas requiring corrective action, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead investigations including concerns, complaints, and potential violations, analyzing findings and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver detailed proposals, reports, recommendations and proposals and calculations, ensuring all documentation is clear, complete, and submitted in a timely manner per company policy.
• Ensure strict project compliance with regulations, quality standards, and deadlines, proactively addressing challenges to maintain project integrity.
• Communicate effectively with dispatching teams, supervisors, and project managers, providing real-time updates on job status, inspection results, and field conditions.
• Adhere to and enforce safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and company guidelines, ensuring a safe work environment through the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with site safety measures.
• Operate and maintain a company-assigned motor vehicle, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as needed to ensure reliability for fieldwork.
• Travel to project sites as needed, often across varying terrains and environmental conditions, to conduct inspections and provide technical assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project goals and company initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 6 years of residential or related code compliance experience.
• Required Industry Professional Certifications:
• ICC B1
• WACEL Foundation or ACI Reinforced Concrete
• Preferred Industry Professional Certifications:
• ICC M1
• ICC P1
• ICC E1
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel to job sites as needed.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to train, mentor, and support junior inspectors with an understanding of human resource management principals, practices and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes, including structural, zoning, fire safety, and accessibility regulations.
• Ability to evaluate “Request for Proposals,” attend site meetings or converse with potential clients to develop a scope of services and associated cost estimate.
• Understand companies’ goals and objectives and execute accordingly.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail with the ability to analyze and correct operational issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at a time with effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Must enjoy being part of a team, have a “can do” positive attitude and be confidential with all matters
• Ability to work and interact with hands-on level to interactions with senior management.
• Ability to thrive and function in the ever-changing environment of a growing company.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing blueprints, construction plans, specifications, permits, technical manuals, and reports to assess compliance with codes and regulations.
• Excellent technical skills in conducting inspections, identifying code violations, and making compliance recommendations and the ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user friendly language .
• Experience using inspection and reporting software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft detailed reports, official correspondence, and compliance recommendations, and interact professionally with contractors, engineers, project managers, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to assess and resolve compliance issues efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in inspections and decision-making.
• Physical capability to navigate and work in various outdoor conditions, including active construction sites, extreme weather, uneven terrain, and confined spaces, while adhering to safety protocols.
• Flexibility to travel within the designated region as required to support inspection schedules, compliance efforts, and project needs.
• Commitment to professional development and continued education, staying current with evolving building codes, industry best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical staff, fostering professional growth and team performance.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
  
  

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
  
  

Who We Are

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here

ID 2025-1511

Position Type Full-Time

Location US-VA-Sandston