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Job Description
Building Inspector
Advastar, Inc - Corpus Christi, TX, United States
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Permitting, Inspector, Code Review, Plan Review #jobalert |
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| Certified Building Inspector | Corpus Christi area (Field-Based) A Texas-based municipal inspection services firm with active contracts across the state is hiring a Certified Building Official to lead inspection operations in the Corpus Christi area. This is a senior, leadership-level role — not a field inspector seat. You'll supervise inspectors, manage a residential inspection program, serve as a technical resource for the company's sales team, and own quality and code compliance for a live city contract. If you hold your CBO credential and TSBPE license and want leadership scope, real compensation, and a firm that's growing rather than treading water, this is worth a conversation. $90K-$120K annually, reflecting experience and leadership scope
Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with 5% dollar-for-dollar company match
Unlimited PTO (restrictions apply) and 13 paid holidays
Company vehicle with all expenses covered (gas, maintenance)
Company-provided laptop, iPad, and technology tools
Remote (+field based), open to candidates with 90 miles of Corpus Christi Overview Supervise building inspectors and manage the inspection program for an active municipal services contract — ensuring quality, compliance, and performance standards are met.
Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the sales team when pursuing new municipal inspection contracts; conduct client visits and represent technical authority to city stakeholders.
Administer and enforce municipal, state, and federal building codes, energy standards, safety requirements, and accessibility standards across a residential inspection program.
Oversee the issuance of building permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and inspection reports; maintain accurate program records.
Interpret complex codes and provide guidance to contractors, builders, architects, and property owners.
Manage appeals, code updates, and ordinance revision processes as they arise.
Collaborate with fire, planning, zoning, engineering, and public works departments as needed for coordinated code enforcement. Preferred Skills/Experiences ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) credential required.
Active TSBPE Plumbing Inspector License required — Texas state license, legally required to perform inspections.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive building inspection experience, with supervisory or program management responsibility.
Experience managing or supervising a team of inspectors strongly preferred.
Background working for or directly with a private or third-party inspection services firm preferred.
Additional ICC certifications a plus — Residential Building Inspector, Combination Inspector, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent.
Experience supporting business development or serving as a technical SME for sales efforts preferred.
Strong knowledge of permit administration, plan review, and residential new construction inspection processes.
Able to operate independently in a field-based environment with limited local oversight. Keywords Building Official, Certified Building Official, CBO, ICC, TSBPE, Plumbing Inspector License, Building Inspector, Code Enforcement, Code Compliance, Plan Review, Permit Administration, Occupancy Certificate, Residential Inspection, New Construction, Municipal Inspector, Third-Party Inspection, Inspection Program Management, Inspector Supervisor, Building Codes, IBC, IRC, ICC Certification, Texas Building Official, Corpus Christi, West Texas, Texas Inspector Jobs, Construction Inspection, Field Inspector, Direct Hire EEO Salary Range $90,000 - $120,000 Job # 1283
