Senior Building Inspector

Job: Senior Building Inspector

Location: Columbia MO

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA we bring vision to life through collaboration craftsmanship and commitment. Our teams are driven by a shared passion for delivering high-quality safe and efficient projects that make an impact in the communities we serve.

GBAs Building Code Services team is looking for a senior inspector to join our Columbia MO office.

Using electronic workflows our team members provide thorough permitting plan review and inspection services to clients as well as assist with building departmental policies and procedures related to code enforcement. GBAs Code Services team is dedicated to providing high quality services with a focus on health and safety in the built environment.

GBA offers the opportunity to work on a large variety of projects in a collaborative team environment with room for career growth and development and opportunities to interface with and work alongside in-house architects engineers contractors commissioning specialists and project managers.

What Youll Do:

• Perform commercial building mechanical plumbing electrical and fire protection inspections as described in ICC Codes and NFPA standards at various stages of construction for commercial projects.
• Maintain a high-level understanding of the adopted codes.
• Issue clear and concise inspection reports documenting the results of all inspections and deliver in a timely manner.
• Review construction documents and deferred submittals in preparation for inspections.
• Enforce compliance with the applicable codes and communicate clearly with designers and contractors regarding code deficiencies and inspection status.
• Review of Special Inspection reports for compliance with IBC Chapter 17.
• Train coach and mentor less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring:

• One of the following combinations of experience and ICC certification:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience performing commercial code inspections with ICC Certification C5
  • Minimum 10 years of experience performing commercial code inspections with (3) ICC commercial inspection certifications and obtain C5 within one year of employment.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience performing commercial code inspections and obtain C5 within two years of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Located in or willing to commute to Columbia Missouri. (Potential intermittent inspections in other parts of Missouri.)
• Possession of a valid drivers license
• Maintaining a physical condition able to perform the duties of an on-site inspection.
• Proficiency with electronic methods for reviewing plans and documenting inspections including the use of Bluebeam ACC Build and eBuilder on tablets and laptops.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software Word Excel Outlook.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate active construction sites safely
• Ability to stand walk and climb stairs or ladders as needed
• Capability to manage field-based responsibilities across varying environments

Travel

• This position requires regional and/or national travel based on project assignments.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At GBA youll be part of a team that values integrity safety and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Life accident and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training professional growth and advancement

Join Our Team

If youre a motivated professional who takes pride in delivering safe high-quality work wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.