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Building Inspections Department Manager

Universal Engineering Sciences
  • Medley, FL
  • Full-time
5 days ago

Job Description

Who We Are:

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview:
UES, one of the fastest-growing Engineering and Consulting Services firms in the United States, is seeking a Building Inspections Department Manager to lead and expand our Building Inspections practice in the Miami, FL market. 
 

 

As Department Manager, you'll be responsible for leading day-to-day operations, developing client relationships, growing and mentoring a team, and driving business performance. This is a hands-on leadership position, with approximately 40% field utilization supporting inspections, project delivery, and client needs across South Florida.
 
 
We're looking for a hands-on, client-focused leader with experience in threshold inspections or private provider services and a strong understanding of building codes and construction practices. Whether you’re already established in Florida or looking to bring your expertise to one of the nation’s most active construction markets, this is a unique opportunity for a motivated leader to drive the growth of an established business while helping shape the future of a department with substantial room for expansion.
Responsibilities:

 

  • Lead the operational and strategic growth of the Building Inspections Department, driving performance, quality, profitability, and team success.
  • Maintain a hands-on role in project delivery with approximately 40% billable field utilization, supporting inspections, client needs, and key project activities.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for threshold inspections, private provider services, and code compliance activities.
  • Mentor, develop, and grow a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and municipal stakeholders.
  • Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities, developing scopes and proposals, and expanding service offerings throughout the market.
  • Ensure projects and department operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Required: ICC B1, WACEL Foundation or ACI Reinforced Concrete
  • Preferred: ICC M1, P1, and E1
  • 6+ years of residential or related code compliance experience
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
  • Strong technical knowledge of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals
  • Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial management.
  • Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Operational and project management experience
  • Experience in overseeing code compliance inspections
  • Ability to evaluate “Request for Proposals,” attend site meetings or converse with potential clients to develop a scope of services and associated cost estimate
  • Understand companies’ goals and objectives and execute accordingly
  • Understanding of human resource management principles, practices and procedures
  • Strong leadership skills; strong and proven work ethic
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and correct operational issues
  • Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
  • Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at a time
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Must enjoy being part of a team, have a “can do” positive attitude and be confidential with all matters
  • Ability to work and interact with hands-on level to interactions with senior management
  • Ability to thrive and function in the ever-changing environment of a growing company

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Professional licensure, certifications, or credentials relevant to building inspections, construction, engineering, or code compliance (e.g., PE, Building Official, Building Inspector, GC, or comparable credentials).
    • Additional industry certifications such as ICC (B1, M1, P1, E1), WACEL Foundation, or ACI Reinforced Concrete.
    • Experience leading, growing, and managing a building inspections, threshold inspections, or private provider services practice.
    • Strong knowledge of building codes, inspection programs, and construction practices; experience with Florida code requirements, threshold inspections, or private provider services is a plus.
    • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
       
    Physical Demands & Work Environment:
    • This position involves a combination of office, field, and construction site environments.
    • Regular activities include walking active job sites, standing for extended periods, climbing stairs, driving to project locations, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
    • The role also requires frequent computer use, communication with clients and team members, and the ability to review project documentation and technical reports.
    • Must be able to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
    Travel Requirements:
    • Regular local travel throughout South Florida, including Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and the Florida Keys, to support project sites, client meetings, and inspections.
    • Approximately 40% of time will be spent in the field. Travel may vary based on project and client needs.
       
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    EEO Statement:

    UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here

Numbers & Facts

LocationMedley, FL
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryConstruction
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1964
Websitehttp://universalengineering.com/

About Company

Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.

Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.

Skills

  • Bid Analysisunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Building Codesunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Inspectionunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Drillingunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Environmental Engineeringunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Geologyunmatched
  • Geotechnical Engineeringunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Human Resources Managementunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Materials Testingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Licenseunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Developmentunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Reinforced Concreteunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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