Bureau Veritas

Chief Building Inspector

Bureau Veritas • $75K — $95K *
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • State of Florida Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
  • Florida Plan Review License (PX) in building and Inspector License (BN) preferred.
  • Knowledge of Florida Building Code and construction regulations is essential.
  • Ability to interpret codes and evaluate project conformance is a must.
  • 10+ years of supervisory experience in the Florida Building Code/High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) is required.
  • Possession of a General Contractor's license and extensive experience in the field can substitute for education/credential requirements.
  • Plans Examiner certification by the Miami Dade or Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills to a range of stakeholders.
  • Tailor technical information for owners, contractors, and municipal clients effectively.
  • Respond to compliance inquiries regarding mechanical codes.
  • Implement enforcement procedures to address violations as directed by client jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve conflicts and issues promptly.
  • Engage with jurisdictions, developers, and contractors regarding code compliance of projects.
  • Prepare written correspondence for property owners outlining necessary compliance corrections.

Benefits

  • Professional development through ongoing training and skills improvement opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment that values effective communication.
  • Opportunity to engage with diverse clients including architects, engineers, and municipal authorities.
  • Involvement in various stages of project planning and code compliance to enhance expertise.
Full Job Description


City: Broward Operations

State: Florida

Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications

  • Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Relays technical information and direction to owners, applicants, contractors and municipal clients and staff as necessary, in a manner understandable to each by being able to tailor oral communication to the audience.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding compliance with mechanical codes.
  • Implements enforcement procedures to correct violations under the direction of the client jurisdiction, depending on the violation.
  • Is an effective team player and utilizes a collaborative decision-making style to resolve issues or conflicts in a timely manner.
  • May be involved in various interactions with client jurisdictions, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors regarding code compliance for proposed projects and projects currently under construction.
  • Works with a number of client jurisdictions and their inspection staff to for coordination of processes, procedures, identify issues, and resolve conflicts to assure a timely and clear city decision.
  • Uses effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Prepares written work products, such as correction notices or other correspondence to property owners and contractors outlining necessary corrections required to assure code compliance for projects under construction.
  • Occasionally performs technical inspections and / or review of plans for commercial and residential structures and systems to assure compliance with the mechanical codes, works with other staff, and as needed with client jurisdictions to on project review and resolve potential conflicts in code requirements to assure a timely review.
  • Participates as needed in discussions concerning code interpretations.
  • Attends training as needed to improve technical, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Responds to inquiries from client jurisdictions and as needed to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public regarding interpretations of codes, regulations, and processes.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with city clients, other staff, builders, designers, and the public.
  • Ability to analyze complex issues and makes timely decisions.
  • As needed may perform plan reviews for residential and commercial plans for conformance with applicable codes while providing a high level of customer service in working with designers, contractors, developers, homeowners, and citizens.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager


Education/Experience:

  • State of Florida Registered Architect (RA); or
  • State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE); or
  • State of Florida Plan Review License (PX) in building; and
  • State of Florida Inspector License (BN) in building, or
  • Possession of the General Contractor's license and ten years of experience as a practicing mechanical master or journeyman general
  • Must have knowledge of the Florida Building Code and other regulations pertaining to construction and development.
  • Ability to understand and interpret codes and evaluate project proposals and projects under construction to verify conformance with code requirements.
  • 10 plus years' supervisory experience working within the Florida Building Code/High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
  • Certified or certifiable as a Plans Examiner by the Miami Dade or the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) is a plus!

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a French multinational company that specializes in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. The company was founded in 1828 and is headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Bureau Veritas operates in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power and utilities, food and agriculture, and construction. The company has a global presence, with operations in over 140 countries. Bureau Veritas is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact and promote social responsibility.
Learn more about Bureau Veritas
Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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