SAFEbuilt · 1 day ago
Building Inspector
Greater Madison Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSAFEbuilt is a company that provides Community Development services through a team of over 1600 experts. They are currently seeking a talented and experienced Building Inspector to perform field inspections, read plans, report violations, and maintain records.
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Responsibilities
Perform field inspections during various stages of construction
Read and examine plans and specifications when required
Report violations and maintain files/records
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
State of WI Commercial Building Inspector certification required
ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certifications can be accepted in lieu of this if candidate is willing to apply for WI state certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment
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
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments
Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting
Work performed in both office and field settings
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain)
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region
Preferred
Additional State of WI certification(s) preferred
Experience in municipal code inspections preferred
Benefits
Company car
Fuel coverage
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurances
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Matching 401K Plans
Wellness programs
Paid training
Step increases for additional certifications and licenses
Company
SAFEbuilt
Safebuilt is a provider of community development services for local governments and public agencies.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-11-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike McCurdie
President/CEO
William Brown
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-30
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2023-11-08
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