Building Official/Inspector

Positions Available:

• Building Inspector
• Building Official

McKenna’s work is purposeful and impacts people by influencing the state of the environment; ultimately, we take pride in helping to improve quality of life in our great Midwestern communities.

We currently have an opening for a Building Inspector/Building Official in Marshall, Michigan and are seeking someone who inspires those around them by displaying their positive individual approaches to solving difficult problems. Our Building Professionals prepare creative technical and graphically excellent work products, secure work, prepare budgets and scopes of services, prepare creative technically and graphically excellent work products, and ensuring client satisfaction. Our Building Professionals effectively communicate expectations to McKenna team-members with whom they collaborate, as well as outside partners on our multi-firm efforts. McKenna Building Professionals bring with them five or more years of success in professional building services, whether municipal or private.

Our Building Professionals bring a knowledgeable, reliable presence to our client communities, pairing inspectors with specific jurisdictions to create relationships between our sub-consultants, as well as the contractors, residents, and community officials that we serve.

DUTIES

The Building Professional is committed to ensuring project success, from providing thorough, consistent, and helpful inspections, to delivering meaningful and effective plan reviews to our clients in the Marshall, Michigan area. Specifically:

• The core responsibility of McKenna’s Building Professional is to provide plan review and inspection services that maintain health and safety, are development friendly, focused on customer service, and are lean and efficient
• Work on harmonious teams with other inspectors, plan reviewers, and administrative staff
• Assist Project Directors and Project Managers in improving existing inspection and review systems
• Perform field inspections during various stages of construction
• Review plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Perform Rental Housing inspections in accordance with municipal ordinances and regulations
• Report violations and maintain files/records
• Build relationships with current and future clients to increase awareness of McKenna and our work products

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Members of McKenna’s professional building services team, including Building Professionals, are evaluated on specific performance standards, as follows:

• Ability to effectively collaborate with clients (under supervision) and other McKenna professionals
• Capability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under pressure
• Knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
• Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
• Key measurable “vital signs” – Productivity and Client Satisfaction

POSITION SPECIFICS

Successful Building Professionals most often possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Must be licensed to enforce the State of Michigan Building Code, maintain registration as a code official with the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes, pursuant to Act 407, in the category of Building Inspector or Plans Examiner
• Ability to use BS&A software a plus or ability to learn the software
• Act 407 and/or other complimentary professional certifications a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
• Ability to respectfully function as a productive and enthusiastic member of a team, under the direction of McKenna’s Leadership Team, Project Directors, and Project Managers

Competitive hourly compensation offered for each position based on experience.

McKenna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to create a dignified work environment where all team members can thrive. Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds and transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Using BS&A software: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Building Official Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Marshall, MI 49068 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marshall, MI 49068: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person