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Senior Building Inspector

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Hiring Remotely in Northbrook, IL
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Northbrook, IL
Senior level
Inspects commercial, industrial, residential, and hospitality buildings for compliance with fire, life-safety, and building codes. Reviews drawings and technical materials, documents violations, explains requirements to owners and facility managers, verifies corrections, and maintains current knowledge of applicable regulations. The role requires an ICC Combo commercial Inspector certification, strong communication and computer skills, and travel of up to 50%, primarily around Nashville, Tennessee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
A Building Inspector is responsible to review and inspect commercial buildings for adherence to safety codes and regulations. Ensures buildings conform to local, state and federal codes and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Inspects complex buildings for fire and life safety and fire protection systems to determine their compliance with local or international building codes.
  • Buildings include Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Hospitality sectors.
  • Fire protection systems include fire suppression and fire detection and alarm systems.
  • Reads and interprets building codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, and specifications.
  • Identifies, Records and reports all deviations using tools provided.
  • Involves travel and meeting and communicating with building owners and facility managers regarding codes, inspection procedures, and other issues pertaining to code compliance programs and services; responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information; and explains and interprets policies, procedures, ordinances and codes.
  • Follows up to verify that corrections of violations have been made and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance.
  • Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
  • The Job requires business integrity, high ethical and safety compliance and adherence is paramount.
  • The job involves travelling and meeting Building owners/client.
  • Ensures speedy execution of inspections, information and reporting.
  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Performs other duties as directed.

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QUALIFICATIONS
  • University Degree (Equivalent to Associates degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Safety Engineering preferred
  • Related discipline plus generally five years' experience as an inspector, building contractor, engineer or other building related trades.
  • ICC Combo commercial Inspector certification
  • Knowledge to interpret building codes and ability to identify non-compliant installations as essential.
  • Good verbal communication skills with customers.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.
  • Must have excellent computer skills.

Home Based Position - Candidate preferred to be located close to airport due to travel requirements in the Nashville, TN area
What we offer:
  • Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our buildings don't just shape our skylines - they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they're safe matters. We've been helping to create safer structures since 1894, combining our expertise with innovative new technologies to help make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we're on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we're simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to - quite literally - help save lives. Join our team and build your skills, build innovative solutions and help build a safer world.

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