Building Inspector

Willdan Engineering currently has openings for ICC-CertifiedBuilding Inspectorsin the Chicago, IL, area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
• Document results of inspections.
• Effectively communicate findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Coordinate with and assist other field inspectors. Pick up extra inspections as needed.
• Explain and clarify code related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
• Conduct building damage assessment inspections.
• Invest time in continued education.
• Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
• Follow up on phone calls and compliant issues.
• Handle customer service issues for walk-ins that need clarification on code-related issues.
• Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
• Interpret and apply standards and regulations for Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, Plumbing.
• Conduct ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on filed calls.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• International Code Council (ICC) Certifications (Commercial and Residential preferred).
• 3-5 years' experience.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Municipal experience highly desirable.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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