Building Inspector

Senior Building Inspector - Santa Ana, CA Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. In our 20+ years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Building Inspector to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged. Job Requirements: Performs daily field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction projects. Interacts with the public and explains technical information to both technically and non-technically trained individuals. Reviews residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to insure compliance with applicable codes. Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances. Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections. Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software. Perform other related duties as required. Skills: 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. Special License / Certification / Experience: 5+ years of experience in municipal building inspections ICC Combination Residential certifications required ICC Combination Commercial certifications required California-specific licenses and certifications highly desirable CASp Certification is a plus Physical Requirements: Mobility & Movement: 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). Vision & Hearing: 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. Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting. Work Environment: 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. Compensation & Benefits: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses. Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery and Real Estate Acquisition throughout CA and NV. Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family in 2020. SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or you may call us directly on View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr