Are you seeking an organization that provides competitive salary and benefits, as well as incentives to obtain and maintain professional certifications and licenses?
Are you interested in an opportunity to work on technically rewarding commercial buildings, working alongside leaders in the field of building inspection and engineering?
Are you interested in the potential for long-term growth opportunity working on some of the most challenging and professionally rewarding construction projects being built today?
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) has all of that and more!
We are now hiring in the South Central Virginia (Mecklenburg County) area. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on IBTS’ idea that attracting the best talent is how we maintain our excellence.
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Certification & License Incentives (Training costs, Exam/Renewal fees, and Incentive Bonus)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Rich Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA)
• 401k with Employer Matching
Other potential benefits:
• Temporary Housing Allowance with Relocation
SUMMARY
IBTS is currently accepting applications for a Commercial Building Inspector position for work located within the South Central Virginia (Mecklenburg County) area. IBTS has an immediate need for an experienced inspector to work on multi-year, technically rewarding commercial, educational, and construction projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform multidisciplinary field inspections of structures and infrastructure during various stages of construction including but not limited to commercial building, electrical, mechanical, gas, fire suppression, plumbing inspections and re-inspections to ascertain compliance with the approved plans, specifications, product manufacturers’ instructions and applicable building construction codes.
• Provide information relating to building construction codes; assist architects, engineers, contractors and others in interpreting building code requirements.
• Prepare and maintain forms, records, and reports relative to daily inspection activities.
• Work effectively in a team environment or independently.
• Review plans for building code compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
• Five (5) years of experience in one of the following trades:
o Engineering/Architecture
o Building Inspections
o Building Construction
• The willingness and ability to obtain (within 18 months of date of hire) ICC or Virginia DHCD certification in at least one of the following disciplines:
o Building
o Mechanical
o Electrical
o Plumbing
Note: equivalent state certifications and/or registration as a licensed engineer will be considered.
• The willingness and ability to obtain (within 2 years of date of hire) an ICC or Virginia DHCD certification as a Combination Inspector.
• Ability to apply knowledge of building codes during the inspection process and report on compliance of complex construction projects.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Company Overview
Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.
IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.
We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ***, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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