Buildings / Facilities Inspector

About the role

STV is seeking a Buildings / Facilities Inspector to join our CEI department at our Gainesville, VA office. The Buildings or Facilities Inspector is responsible for inspecting new construction, renovation projects, existing facilities, and building systems to verify compliance with contract documents, building codes, safety regulations, maintenance standards, and owner requirements.

Responsibilities

The Inspector documents observations, identifies deficiencies, monitors corrective actions, and supports facility owners in maintaining safe, functional, and code-compliant buildings.

• Conduct inspections of commercial, institutional, industrial, and public facilities.
• Verify compliance with applicable building codes, fire codes, accessibility requirements, and safety regulations.
• Review construction activities for conformance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Inspect structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and life-safety systems.
• Monitor contractor work quality and workmanship.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in building inspection, facilities management, construction inspection, or building maintenance.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, government, or industrial facilities preferred.

Skills

• Strong observation and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes (IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC).
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines.
• Construction methods and materials.
• Facility maintenance practices.
• Building systems and building envelope components.
• Quality assurance and quality control practices.

Preferred Certifications

• ICC Commercial Building Inspector
• ICC Building Inspector Certification
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour
• Certified Building Official (CBO)
• NFPA Life Safety Certifications
• Registered Roof Observer (RRO) (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk active construction sites and occupied facilities, climb ladders and stairs, access mechanical rooms, roofs, and confined spaces where permitted, lift up to 25 pounds, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Pay

Compensation Range $61,899.00 - $70,339.00