Building Inspector - Southeast

Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings for fire and life safety and fire protection systems to determine their compliance with local or international building codes (commercial, industrial, residential, and hospitality sectors).
• Evaluates fire suppression, fire detection, and alarm systems.
• Reads and interprets building codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, and specifications.
• Identifies, records, and reports all deviations using provided tools.
• Travels to meet and communicate with building owners and managers regarding codes, inspection procedures, and compliance issues; responds to questions, complaints, and information requests; explains policies, procedures, ordinances, and codes.
• Follows up to verify corrections of violations and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new and updated codes; stays aware of new methods, materials, trends, and advances in the profession through professional literature, affiliations, seminars, workshops, and training.
• Adheres to high ethical and safety compliance standards, business integrity, and UL Code of Conduct, including physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

• University degree (equivalent to Associate’s degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Safety Engineering preferred; related discipline plus generally five years’ experience as an inspector, building contractor, engineer, or other building-related trade.
• ICC Combo Commercial Inspector certification.
• Certified Electrical Plans Examiner.
• Ability to interpret building codes and identify non-compliant installations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with customers.
• Strong computer skills.

Home-based position; candidate preferred to be located near an airport due to travel requirements.

Pay

Estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000, based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical location. Eligible for annual bonus with a target payout of 5% of base salary.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness benefits: mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with local standards.
• Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 12 days holiday/personal, and 72 hours sick time.