Florida Licensed Plans Examiner (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

Overview:   Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Building Inspection Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Summary The Building Inspector is a key role, responsible for performing highly technical inspection work for the day-to-day completion of building inspections (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing).The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where both collaboration and autonomy are valued.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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 35 lbs regularly on average, and up to 75 lbs 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 man-made obstacles. • This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Structural Building Inspection duties (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing as licensed). Inspect commercial and residential buildings, which are under construction or are being repaired, remodeled, or enlarged, and is performed during various stages of completion to ensure structural integrity and compliance with building codes/ordinances
• Determines whether changes may be required in plans and makes recommendations to contractors, engineers, architects, etc.
• Performs inspections of foundations, concrete slabs, framing, roofing, and related construction work
• Maintains accurate, complete, and current inspection records
• Exercises tact and courtesy when conducting inspections and dealing with clients
• Prepares reports and reports data in a complete, timely, and understandable fashion and returns as required to a branch office. Completes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
• Oversees the maintenance of company vehicle (take in to shop for routine maintenance including oil changes, tire pressure, fluid levels, etc)
• Cellular phones are to be worn at all times and calls are to be returned immediately
• Ensures that project requirements are met and compliant with inspection specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures
• Attends all department meetings
• Drives to various job sites at locations both locally and throughout the State of Florida. Follow all Driving Laws when driving a company vehicle
• Works varying shift schedules as needed
• Must be willing to travel within the state of Florida, if applicable
• Completes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
• Turns in required paperwork daily
• Regular attendance is required
• Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs. Overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs
• Follows all company safety procedures and policies
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Must be able to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
• State of Florida Standard Building Inspector License is required
• 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 a