Building Inspector I

Who We Are: p style="margin: 0px;"span data-teams="true"emAt UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com./em/span/p Position Overview: p style="margin: 0px;"Are you looking to start or advance your career in construction inspections, compliance, and safety? We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Building Inspector I to perform on-site inspections, verify code compliance, and ensure safe and high-quality construction practices. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise, gain valuable field experience, and grow within the industry./pp style="margin: 0px;"As a Building Inspector I, you will gain hands-on experience with building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards, ensuring that construction projects meet all regulatory requirements. You will work closely with contractors, engineers, and project managers, conducting field inspections, documenting findings, and providing guidance to ensure compliance with industry and legal standards. This position is ideal for a proactive and detail-focused professional looking to build a long-term career in construction inspection and regulatory compliance./p Responsibilities: ulliStrictly adhere to all safety protocols and job site regulations, ensuring compliance with OSHA, UES, and client-specific safety standards, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)./liliPerform Structural Building Inspection duties (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) as licensed./liliDocument and report inspection findings with detailed observations, diagrams, photos, and compliance recommendations, ensuring accuracy and clarity for internal teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies./liliIdentify and communicate code violations and non-compliance issues, providing clear guidance and corrective action recommendations to contractors, engineers, and project managers./liliPerform follow-up inspections as required, verifying that corrective actions have been implemented and final compliance is achieved./liliReview and interpret construction plans, blueprints, permits, and engineering reports to verify compliance with approved designs, geotechnical findings, and regulatory requirements./liliMaintain clear and timely communication with field supervisors and dispatching teams, providing real-time updates on job status, locations, and any site-specific concerns./liliAssist in reviewing permit applications and project documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy before inspections./liliStay up to date with evolving building codes, safety regulations, construction material standards, and industry best practices, participating in ongoing training and certification programs as needed./liliTravel to project sites as required, often across varying terrains and environmental conditions, to conduct inspections and provide technical assessments./liliOperate and maintain a company-assigned motor vehicle, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as needed to ensure reliability for fieldwork./liliBe available to work flexible shifts, including varying schedules, weekends, and evenings, as required to meet project demands and client needs./liliPerform other duties as assigned to support project goals and company initiatives./li/ul Qualifications: ulliHigh school diploma or equivalent required; active Building Inspector License is required./liliValid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to travel to job sites as needed./liliCertifications in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or plans examination (such as ICC or equivalent) are preferred or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe./liliBasic knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes, with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development./liliBasic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools./liliAbility to read, interpret, and analyze blueprints, construction plans, specifications, procedures, technical manuals, and reports./liliEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports, correspondence, and communicate professionally with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and clients./liliEffective time management, mathematical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate and efficient inspections./liliAbility to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic and focus on delivering high-quality, professional inspections./liliAbility to work in various outdoor conditions, including extreme weather and active construction environments, and physically navigate construction sites safely./liliFlexibility to travel within the designated region as needed to support inspections, compliance efforts, and business operations is a must./li/ul Travel Requirements: p style="margin: 0px;"● This position requires extensive domestic overnight travel 50% to 70% of the time, sometimes at short br /notice, to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel will be to job sites, working in br /various outdoor conditions, and adhering to company safety protocols./pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="color: #ffffff;"#li-cs1 #li-onsite/span/p Physical Demands Work Environment: p style="margin: 0px;"This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:/pulliSites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris./liliModerate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments./liliExposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.p style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:/p/liliAbility to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion./liliAbility to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods./liliFrequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment./liliAbility to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections./liliAbility to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams./liliAbility to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)./li/ul EEO Statement: p style="margin: 0px;"strongUES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page /stronga href="https://careers.teamues.com/eeo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"stronghere/strong/a/p