Building Inspector Kittanning, PA

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Bureau Veritas offers dynamic exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals we invite you to apply online today.

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This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit in decisions regarding selection placement promotions training work assignments transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Kittanning

State: PA

Location: Kittanning PA / Armstrong County and surrounding Western Pennsylvania communities
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Field-based with home office
Travel: Daily local field travel within assigned territory

Bureau Veritas is seeking aBuilding Inspector to support municipal clients in the Kittanning Pennsylvania and surrounding Western Pennsylvania region.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in the field working independently solving practical construction-related questions and supporting local communities. This role supports residential and light commercial construction inspections permit-related work and code compliance services for contracted municipalities.

We are especially interested in candidates who already holdICC certifications or related inspection credentials. However we also welcome candidates with strong backgrounds in construction inspections contracting carpentry electrical plumbing mechanical HVAC construction supervision municipal work or the trades who are interested in building a long-term career in code inspection.

You do not need to check every box to be considered. If you understand job sites communicate well with contractors and municipal clients care about safe construction and are willing to keep learning we encourage you to apply.

As a Building Inspector you will work from a home office and spend much of your time in the field supporting municipalities contractors property owners and project teams.

You will perform inspections on permitted construction projects and help ensure work is completed safely accurately and in accordance with applicable codes approved plans and local requirements. Depending on experience certifications and client needs this position may also support Building Code Official responsibilities for contracted municipalities.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety independence technical problem-solving and respectful communication with people in the communities around Kittanning and Western PA relationships matter. The right person will be professional reliable practical and comfortable working with contractors homeowners municipal staff and local officials.

Responsibilities may include:

• Perform residential and light commercial building inspections for permitted projects
• Inspect structural and non-structural components which may include building plumbing mechanical electrical accessibility energy fire protection and related systems
• Review work for compliance with approved plans specifications PA UCC requirements ICC codes and applicable local regulations
• Document inspection findings clearly accurately and on time
• Communicate inspection results to contractors property owners municipal staff and Bureau Veritas team members
• Identify code-related issues and explain required corrections in a professional practical way
• Support permit issuance inspection approvals certificates of occupancy and related documentation
• Maintain clear and complete inspection records and reports
• Coordinate with municipal clients builders design professionals and internal staff
• Provide reliable field support across assigned communities in the Kittanning / Western PA region
• Serve as a trusted resource who helps projects move forward safely consistently and professionally

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record
• Experience in construction inspections contracting code compliance building systems construction supervision municipal work or the skilled trades
• Ability to read or learn to read construction documents plans specifications permits and inspection reports
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to explain technical information clearly and respectfully
• Good judgment attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfort using basic computer tools such as email Microsoft Word Excel digital forms or inspection software
• Ability to work independently in the field while staying connected with clients municipalities and team members

The following experience or credentials are helpful but you do not need to have all of them to apply:

• ICC certifications such as Combination Building Inspector or related residential/commercial inspection certifications
• Prior experience performing residential commercial or multi-code inspections
• Working knowledge of PA UCC ICC codes local codes or municipal inspection processes
• Experience with new residential construction light commercial construction renovations additions or adaptive reuse projects
• Experience as a Building Code Official inspector plans examiner construction manager superintendent contractor journeyperson or trades professional
• Familiarity with plumbing mechanical electrical fire protection accessibility or energy code requirements
• Experience supporting boroughs townships counties or other local government clients
• Bilingual communication skills including Spanish are a plus

Bureau Veritas is willing to consider candidates who bring strong hands-on construction or inspection experience and are interested in obtaining additional certifications after hire. Additional certifications may also create opportunities for pay growth and advancement.

• have spent time on job sites and understand how construction comes together
• enjoy being outside and working in the field
• like a role where every day is a little different
• can communicate respectfully with contractors homeowners municipal staff and coworkers
• are comfortable making decisions and documenting your work
• care about safety quality consistency and public service
• are curious practical and willing to keep learning
• want to turn your construction or trades background into a stable inspection career

If you have been a contractor superintendent carpenter electrician plumber HVAC technician municipal employee code enforcement officer inspector construction professional or skilled tradesperson your experience may transfer well into this role.

At Bureau Veritas our work helps communities grow safely and responsibly. We support municipalities contractors property owners and residents by providing trusted inspection code compliance permitting and building safety services.

In this role your work will have a visible local impact. You will help ensure buildings are safer projects are documented correctly and municipalities have the support they need to serve their communities.

At Bureau Veritas youll find:

• meaningful field-based work
• support from an experienced team
• opportunities to grow your inspection and code knowledge
• a stable role with a global organization
• professional development and certification support
• a work environment that values practical experience reliability and respect

Strong inspectors come from many paths. Some start with code credentials. Others start with years of hands-on construction experience. Both backgrounds matter here.

We offer a competitive salary with final compensation based on experience certifications licenses and overall qualifications.

For experienced licensed or certified candidates target compensation may vary based on credentials and relevant background. Bureau Veritas also offers opportunities for pay increases as additional certifications or licenses are earned after hire.

Benefits may include:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Company-matched retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Optional life and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Employee discounts

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