Structural Inspector and Plans Examiner at SAFEbuilt — Florida, USA | Base Career | Base Career
Structural Inspector and Plans Examiner
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- Conducts on-site inspections of buildings and structures to verify compliance with the Florida Building Code and applicable local regulations.
- Review structural plans and construction documents for adherence to building codes and design standards.
- Document inspection results, issue reports, and maintain accurate records
- Collaborate with contractors, architect, engineers, and municipal staff regarding compliance and code interpretation.
- Assess and resolve complaints received from clients, applicants, public, designers, and contractors.
- Regularly interacts directly with municipal clients and their staff.
- Maintain professional knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology.
- Must possess the ability to positively interact with other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental agencies, and other clientele.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Good time management, organization, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
- Ability to prepare written plan review correspondence and update information into company software programs.
- Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast paced atmosphere.
- Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the International Building Codes.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- FL Inspector License in Building required
- FL Plans Examiner License in Building required
- FL Certified General Contractor's License required
- 3-5 years combined experience in building department field inspection and plans examiner duties.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Acceptable driving record.
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).
- Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
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