SAFEbuilt · 13 hours ago
Building Inspector Part Time
Lafayette, IN
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSAFEbuilt is a company with a strong team of over 1600 experts providing Community Development services. They are seeking a talented and experienced Building Inspector to join their team, responsible for conducting various inspections, ensuring compliance with building codes, and preparing reports.
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Responsibilities
Daily communication with project team members, clients, and contractors
Read/interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications
Various inspections including underground utilities, road and/or bridge items and report discrepancies to Project Engineer
Follow QA/QC practices/procedures
Ensure work is compliant with plans, contractor submittals
Measure, calculate, and determine quantities of assigned work and/or installed materials
Ensure installed materials meet specifications and testing requirements
Prepare Daily Inspector’s Reports and review other reports
Qualification
Required
Daily communication with project team members, clients, and contractors
Read/interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications
Various inspections including underground utilities, road and/or bridge items and report discrepancies to Project Engineer
Follow QA/QC practices/procedures
Ensure work is compliant with plans, contractor submittals
Measure, calculate, and determine quantities of assigned work and/or installed materials
Ensure installed materials meet specifications and testing requirements
Prepare Daily Inspector's Reports and review other reports
Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
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
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
Valid driver's license with a good driving record required
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
2+ years of experience with interpretation of codes in the field providing code compliant solutions preferred
ICC inspector certification preferred
Inspections of public right-of-way and municipal projects
Indiana Department of Transportation Standards
ASTM Construction Standards
Excavation and recompaction within the right-of-way
Paving and concrete within the right-of-way
Public utilities located underground within the right-of-way
Reviewing construction documents and documenting discrepancies
OSHA Regulations
Storm water quality and erosion control
Benefits
401K with matching
Company
SAFEbuilt
Safebuilt is a provider of community development services for local governments and public agencies.
1001-5000 employees
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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
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