Modular Inspector - Senior Project Manager

About the role

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeking a Modular Inspector (Senior Project Manager) to join the Modular Building Solutions team in a remote position. The role involves traveling to client manufacturing facilities and sites to conduct inspections per approved quality procedures, plans, and state rules and regulations, with at least 80% travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑plant inspections of modular units, components, and building systems during manufacturing.
• Verify compliance by comparing work against approved drawings, specifications, engineering requirements, codes, and program standards.
• Inspect construction and materials, reviewing concealed construction and verifying materials, components, equipment, and assemblies meet approved requirements.
• Monitor quality control by verifying compliance with approved QA/QC procedures and reviewing required production, inspection, and corrective‑action records.
• Document inspections: prepare inspection reports, photographs, observations, and production records.
• Support certification: verify completed units meet applicable requirements before certification, labeling, or state insignia is authorized.
• Conduct audits: perform periodic plant audits and surveillance inspections to ensure continued compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders: work with manufacturers, engineers, project managers, Intertek staff, and regulatory personnel.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and, when required, internationally.

Pay

The base wage or salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. Individual compensation packages are based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

This position requires extensive travel, including overnight and occasional international travel, amounting to at least 80% of work time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of past building inspection experience (modular or state program experience preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight and international travel
• Working knowledge of building construction methods and code compliance
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and approved plans
• Ability to perform and document factory inspections, identify deficiencies, and verify corrective actions
• Basic computer skills for completing inspection reports, photographs, email, and electronic project documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with manufacturers, engineers, plan reviewers, project managers, and regulatory personnel

Qualifications

• ICC C5 – Commercial Combination Inspector (Required)
• California HCD Factory‑Built Housing (FBH) License (Ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)
• ICC Commercial/Residential Building Inspector certifications (Ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)

Preferred Qualifications

• ICC R5 – Residential Combination Inspector (Preferred)
• B1 Building + E1 Electrical + M1 Mechanical + P1 Plumbing certifications
• ICC Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner credentials
• ICC Fire Inspector credentials
• Florida Standard Modular Inspector (SMI)
• Ohio Industrialized Unit Inspector II
• BC Inspector
• Other state‑specific modular inspection licenses as needed