Housing Inspector (GOV Project)

About the role

The Housing Inspector will perform QA/QC inspections of building systems—including electrical, mechanical, fire & life‑safety, and structural components—for commercial, residential, and industrial projects, with a focus on government and military housing programs.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct on‑site inspections of electrical, mechanical, fire & life‑safety and structural systems for commercial, residential and industrial properties.
• Collect and record data using tablets and web‑based inspection software, including photographic documentation.
• Review construction plans, specifications and maintenance records to verify compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASTM, NFPA, NEC, ICC, ASME).
• Identify deficiencies, hazards or non‑conformances and provide corrective recommendations.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and communicate findings to property owners, contractors and stakeholders.
• Perform specialized military housing inspections following established protocols and InterNACHI guidelines.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience inspecting building systems or military housing.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• InterNACHI certification (interim required within first week, full certification preferred).
• For mechanical focus: welding/pressure‑vessel inspection knowledge; NDT knowledge is a plus.
• For fire‑life‑safety focus: bachelor’s degree in fire science or safety management preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with inspection software and web‑based data collection tools.
• Tablet operation for live data entry and photographic documentation.
• Knowledge of ASTM, NFPA, NEC, ICC and ASME standards.
• InterNACHI certification for housing inspections.
• Understanding of welding/pressure‑vessel inspection and non‑destructive testing (NDT) concepts.