What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Building Inspector position at Interwest Consulting Group?
Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. In our fourteen plus years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success.
- Participates in the inspection of public works construction to assure compliance with specifications, city standards, regulations, and safety conditions.
- Review project plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and compliance with city standards and specifications; recommend changes and improvements as appropriate
- Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications associated with civil engineering projects.
- Maintain detailed records and information to include daily inspector’s reports and digital photographic records of work.
- Make field measurements and calculations as necessary. Report works not in accordance with specifications and recommend work stoppage for non-compliance.
- Prepare inspection checklists, interim and final punch lists, conduct final walk-through and verify project completion.
- Prepare field sketches and maintain a current set of as-built drawings reflecting all changes to the plans, maintain documentation for each change to plans.
- Coordinate materials testing, and review reports for conformance with specifications. Simultaneously handle multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity under pressure of deadlines. Issue notices of non-compliance, stop notices, and field orders, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Performs daily field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction projects.
- Interacts with the public and explains technical information to both technically and non-technically trained individuals.
- Reviews residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to insure compliance with applicable codes.
- Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances.
- Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections.
- Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
- Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment
- Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast paced atmosphere
- Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the International Building Codes.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
COMPENSATION: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a strong benefit package.
More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition, throughout CA and NV. https://interwestgrp.com/
More About SAFEbuilt: In 2020, Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/
With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1400 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.
SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2000.
Salary : $45 - $55
