Commercial Building Inspector

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking a part-time Building Inspector to perform municipal inspection services across the Milwaukee, WI metropolitan area. This position will focus on commercial plumbing and electrical inspections while also serving as a backup for residential and commercial inspections in building, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades. In this role you will be responsible for verifying compliance with adopted codes and approved plans, communicating professionally with contractors and municipal staff, and recording results in local permit and inspection systems (including iWorQ). This role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to support safe, code-compliant construction across the region.

Why Join Willdan? 

Willdan is a national leader in municipal building and safety services. In this role, you will support local communities across the Milwaukee area, contribute to safe construction practices, and expand your professional expertise with opportunities for additional certifications and training. Willdan supports certification advancement. Candidates with core certifications who are pursuing additional credentials are encouraged to apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct commercial plumbing and electrical inspections in compliance with state and local codes.
• Provide backup inspection coverage for residential and commercial building, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical inspections.
• Review approved permits, plans, and specifications; verify field conditions match approved documents.
• Document inspection results, issue correction notices when needed, and track re-inspections.
• Record all inspection outcomes in permit/inspection systems (e.g., iWorQ).
• Communicate code requirements and inspection results clearly to contractors, property owners, and municipal staff.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• At least one current certification as a Wisconsin UDC Inspector (Construction, Plumbing, Electrical, or HVAC) or one Commercial-level Inspector certification (Plumbing or Electrical) required.
• Valid driver’s license required. 
• Working knowledge of the International Codes (IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IECC, IEBC) and Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) required. 
• Multiple certifications across UDC and commercial inspection disciplines (e.g., UDC HVAC, UDC Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, Commercial Electrical, Commercial Building).
• 3–5 years of building inspection or code enforcement experience.
• Familiarity with iWorQ or other municipal permitting/inspection systems.
• Strong plan-reading, documentation, and customer service skills.

Schedule / Compensation 

• Part-time / as-needed, primarily daytime hours with flexibility based on inspection demand.
• $35–$45/hour depending on certifications and experience.
• Mileage reimbursement available; billing is tied to permit-based inspections.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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