Building Inspector

Original job posting

The individual will lead and support property condition assessment work, managing the process from initial site visits to final technical reporting. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with various stakeholders such as engineers and clients.

Job details

Senior Engineer — Building Inspector 1 Position This is an important technical hire and one where SBSE is looking for someone who can bring meaningful industry experience to the organization. Required OIQ certification — mandatory Relevant building inspection experience Experience with building condition assessments, structural inspections, building envelope inspections or similar mandates Strong technical/report-writing capabilities Bilingualism is an asset The individual will lead and support property condition assessment work from the initial site visit through technical reporting and client delivery. Typical responsibilities can include: Planning site visits and reviewing documentation Conducting building/property inspections Evaluating building conditions Coordinating technical reports Developing Class D cost estimates Developing 10-year capital expenditure projections Supporting reserve fund studies and maintenance planning Coordinating with engineers, inspectors, subcontractors and clients Working across commercial, multi-residential, industrial and mixed-use properties The work can include significant and complex assets, including large commercial properties and multi-residential buildings. Travel Occasional travel within Canada is required. A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle are required because the individual will need to travel between project sites.

What you’ll do

The individual will lead and support property condition assessment work, managing the process from initial site visits to final technical reporting. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with various stakeholders such as engineers and clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a mandatory OIQ certification and possess relevant building inspection experience. Strong technical report-writing capabilities and the ability to travel between project sites with a valid driver's licence are required.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building Inspection
• Report Writing
• Building Condition Assessments
• Structural Inspections
• Building Envelope Inspections
• Cost Estimation
• Capital Expenditure Projections
• Reserve Fund Studies
• Maintenance Planning
• Project Coordination
• Technical Reporting
• Site Planning

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Consulting