Building & Code Compliance Inspector
About the role
Perform third‑party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections, including foundations, concrete slabs, framing, roofing and related construction activity. Conduct plan reviews, recommend revisions, and prepare daily inspection/field reports. Market services through client interactions and business development while adhering to ECS safety procedures. ECS Group of Companies, founded in 1988, is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services, employee‑owned with over 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast, and ranked #60 in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
Responsibilities
- Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections
- Perform inspections of foundations, concrete slabs, framing, roofing and related construction activity
- Perform plan reviews and determine if the permitted design plans may require revisions and make recommendations to the contractors, engineers and/or architect
- Prepare and submit daily time and Inspection/Field Reports in accordance with ECS Policy
- Market our services by maintaining and developing client interactions and participating in business development and marketing functions related to construction inspections
- Follow ECS safety procedures and policies
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2 years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- NCP CCI commercial certification in mechanical, electrical and plumbing required
- Certifications are required for all types of testing performed
- Additional licenses or certifications may be required depending on the state in which you work
- Extensive knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required