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Bureau Veritas North America

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

Bureau Veritas North America, Florida, New York, United States

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Position BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER AND INSPECTOR

City: Palm Beach County, State: Florida

Overview Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection & certification services. We offer dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and a vital role in a global organization. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to be part of a stellar team of professionals, apply online today.

Responsibilities

Conduct examinations of building permit applications, including blueprints, specifications, surveys, product approvals and shop drawings to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and other related regulations.

Prepare written and electronic reports and issue notices of correction.

Recognize, evaluate and properly resolve unique problems or situations.

Meet with design professionals, contractors and other parties to discuss technical code issues that arise during the plan review process.

Prepare and maintain all required records and reports.

Inspect buildings and other facilities for compliance with the Florida Building Code and all other related regulations as required by the supervisor.

Receive and respond to inquiries from homeowners/property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, etc. regarding codes and review procedures.

Perform general administrative/office work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.

Receive, review, prepare and/or submit various records and reports including building plans, shop drawings, engineering reports, permit applications, job pricing records and reports, code‑compliance complaints, correspondence, etc.

Interact and communicate with the immediate supervisor, co‑workers, other department personnel, property/home owners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, county personnel, the general public, etc.

Review permits for residential and commercial to ensure conformity with applicable codes.

Enforce and explain pertinent sections of the applicable codes.

Issue verbal and written notices of code violation and citations for code violations.

Assist in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing.

Maintain records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.

Research problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.

Maintain high ethical, honesty and moral standards.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

Licensed general contractor for a minimum of five (5) years.

State of Florida Plan Review License (PX) in building, or State of Florida Inspector License (BN) in building, or ICC Residential & Commercial Plans Examiner and/or Inspection certification in building.

Must be certified or certifiable as a Building Plans Examiner by the Miami Dade and/or Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA).

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.

Compensation Salary: Commensurate with experience and licensure. We offer competitive compensation packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; 401(k); employee referral benefits; educational reimbursement; and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non‑job‑related characteristics. We are a Drug‑Free Workplace and welcome Veterans. Our firm is committed to diversity in the workplace; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and would like assistance with searching our Careers Page site or completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1‑888‑357‑7020 or email NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com. For additional information regarding our federal obligations, please visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

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