Threshold Inspector
Threshold Inspector
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07-04-2025
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07-04-2025
Job Description
Overview:
UES is a privately held rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering construction materials testing building code compliance threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3800 professionals across 80 branches in high growth markets in the U.S. UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial residential and education.
Experienced and proven UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients as well as publicprivate partnerships and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers geologists certified inspectors scientists and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence approaching each project with the knowledge that precision professionalism and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.
As UES continues to grow its critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety Teamwork Responsiveness Integrity Value and Excellence.
Summary
The Threshold Inspector is responsible for examining and evaluating buildings structures and construction projects to ensure compliance with local state and federal building codes regulations and standards. The role will perform inspections at various stages of construction to verify that the materials techniques and workmanship meet the required thresholds for safety and quality.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting onsite inspections of buildings and construction projects at different phases of development
- Evaluating structural components materials foundations and systems to ensure compliance with building codes and standards
- Verifying that construction practices align with approved plans and specifications
- Identifying and document deviations from regulations and recommending corrective actions
- Maintaining detailed inspection records including photographs reports and notes
- Preparing comprehensive inspection reports outlining findings observations and recommendations
- Communicating inspection results effectively to managers as necessary
- Staying updated with changes in building codes and regulations ensuring compliance
- Collaborating with engineers and other construction professionals to address compliance issues
- Providing guidance and support to junior inspectors and construction teams on compliance matters
- Ensuring testing equipment used is functioning properly maintained as per policies
- Maintaining accurate and current inspection records
- Exercising tact and courtesy when conducting inspections and dealing with clients
- Drives to various job sites at locations locally and statewide following all driving laws
- Attending department meetings and following safety procedures and policies
- Working in varying shift schedules including weekends and overnight shifts as needed
- Travel within Florida as required
- Complete daily time and labor reports promptly
- Other duties may be assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Florida Drivers License with acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Drivers License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
- Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Floridas Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
- Licensure as a professional engineer or architect
- Registration as a building inspector or general contractor
- Minimum 25 years of experience in structural inspections construction oversight or related roles
- Strong knowledge of Florida Building Code (FBC) ASTM ACI and other structural standards
- Experience with reinforced concrete steel structures masonry and wood framing inspections
- Proficiency in inspection reporting software AutoCAD or similar tools
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to identify and resolve structural deficiencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder coordination
- Ability to read & write including interpreting documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues supervisors and customers/clients
- Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop including sending and receiving emails and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
- Mathematical skills sufficient to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
- Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral and diagram form
Preferred Qualifications:
- EngineerinTraining (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification or willingness to obtain
- Certification in ACI AWS or ICC structural inspections
- Experience in highrise commercial or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of geotechnical principles and subsurface investigations
- Experience working with municipalities and regulatory agencies on compliance matters
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Required to drive stand walk use hands to type handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance talk and hear; body motions and movements include bending twisting reaching stooping pulling kneeling lifting carrying and pushing
- Lifting and/or moving up to thirtyfive pounds regularly on average and up to seventyfive pounds on occasion with or without reasonable accommodation
- This job is located in Florida with exposure to intense sun intense heat humidity rain thunderstorms and other adverse weather conditions
- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands swamps grasslands and fields with uneven surfaces sand brush and other natural and manmade obstacles.
- This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members from our drillers to administrative staff contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Code Compliance EnvironmentalOccupationalHealth & Safety and Building Envelope we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Groups Hot Firm list in 2021 UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a oneman operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3500 employees were looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES
We value the individual contributions of our employees and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
Check out our website:https://teamues/
#GroundedInExcellence
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a DrugFree Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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