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Bowman Consulting · 3 days ago

Certified Building Official - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Certified Building Official to join their team in Charleston, SC. The role involves performing field inspections of various construction projects and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations, while also providing leadership and direction to junior staff.

Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstructionInformation TechnologyLegalReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance

May supervise Building Department plans reviewers, inspectors and other staff when assigned to a municipality

Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships

Perform daily field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facility construction projects

Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the public

Interact with the public and explain technical information to both technically and non-technically trained individuals

Review residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to ensure compliance with applicable codes

Maintain accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections

Maintain computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the International Building Codes

When assigned to a municipality’s building department:

Explain and interpret standards, requirements, and restrictions

Prepare correction sheets and recheck plans after corrections are submitted

Provide advice and assistance to minimize plan check time

Review residential and commercial building plans, details, reports, and structural calculations for compliance with energy, Americans with Disabilities Act, building and zoning codes, and health regulations

Review commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential plans, details, reports, and structural calculations for compliance with plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and other applicable codes

Review engineering plans for compliance with drafting specifications

Initiate appropriate action to enforce code compliance

Prepare reports and other correspondence relating to corrections and deficiencies in submittals and coordinate work with other city departments

Administer and enforce the provisions of all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances, including but not limited to, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and property maintenance

Assist the general public in obtaining information relative to the various codes and related information

Prepare memos and reports on work in progress or completed and various correspondence to the public and other public agencies

Resolve customer problems and complaints concerning plan checks, interpretation of codes, and ordinances relating to building construction, property maintenance, and application/permitting processes

Perform other related duties as required

Qualification

Certified Building OfficialICC Residential Plans ExaminerICC Commercial Plans ExaminerSC Building CodesSupervisory experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteConstruction procedures knowledgeEffective communicationProblem-solving attitudeTeamworkWork ethic

Required

High school diploma or GED

Certified Building Official currently registered in SC

Three or more (3+) years of experience as building inspector; previous general contractor's license or electrical contractor's license may substitute for one year of building inspector experience

Additional three or more (3+) years of experience as Certified Building Official, including supervisory experience

ICC Residential and Commercial Building Plans Examiner certification

ICC Residential and Commercial Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Inspector

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and municipal rules, regulations and codes relating to construction and zoning, including SC Building Codes

Demonstrated inspection and management experience with building construction projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements

Experience in coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews; experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as-built drawings

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Knowledge of construction procedures/technology

Valid state driver's license

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction field

Prior project experience working with SC Office of State Engineer or SC Department of Education Office of School Facilities

ICC Accessibility/Plans Examiner

ICC Energy, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Plans Examiner certifications

ICC Commercial Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm Inspector

ICC Chapter 17 Special Inspections and other construction related certifications

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Company

Bowman Consulting

Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.

Founded in 1995

Tempe, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://bowman.com

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