Building Inspector - San Diego, CA

Building Inspector - San Diego, CA

Interwest Consulting Group, founded in 2002, is a municipal consulting firm with over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. We are seeking a talented and experienced Building Inspector to join our team of professionals.

• Performs daily field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facility construction projects.
• Interacts with the public and explains technical information to both technically and non‑technically trained individuals.
• Reviews residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances.
• Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections.
• Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology.
• Ability to positively interact with staff, general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the International Building Codes.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

• 5+ years of experience in municipal building inspections.
• ICC Combination Residential certifications preferred.
• ICC Combination Commercial certifications preferred.
• California‑specific licenses and certifications highly desirable.
• CASp Certification is a plus.

• Mobility & Movement:
  • Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
  • Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds.
• Vision & Hearing:
  • Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
  • Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
  • Hearing sufficient to communicate in noisy environments.
• Manual Dexterity:
  • Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.
• Work Environment:
  • Work performed in both office and field settings.
  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
  • Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

Competitive wages with a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness programs, and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to career progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

SAFEbuilt is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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