Building & Code Compliance Project Manager
ECS is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm supporting commercial, residential, and public sector projects throughout Florida. Due to continued growth and increasing inspection demand, we are hiring a Building and Code Compliance Project Manager for our Fort Myers office. This role focuses on performing building inspections, verifying code compliance, and supporting projects from permitting through final approval.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal codes
- Inspect structural, architectural, and life safety components for compliance with approved plans
- Perform inspections of foundations, concrete slabs, framing, roofing and related construction activity
- Perform plan reviews and determine if the permitted design plans may require revisions and make recommendations to the contractors, engineers and/or architect
- Document inspection results clearly and accurately using required reporting systems
- Coordinate directly with contractors, developers, design professionals, and municipal staff
- Maintain inspection schedules and respond to field requests in a timely manner
- Support permitting, re-inspections, and final approvals as required
Qualifications:
- 1-2+ years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- NCP CCI commercial certification in mechanical, electrical or plumbing required
- Florida Building Inspector or Plans Examiner certification required
- ICC certifications in building, structural, or related disciplines
- Working knowledge of Florida Building Code and local jurisdiction requirements
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Experience working with municipalities or third-party inspection firms
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to perform on-site inspections
Why ECS?
- Competitive compensation
- Employee-owned and operated company structure
- Lucrative annual bonus based on company performance
- Defined career path with clear advancement opportunities
- Consistent project volume and growing inspection demand
- Large variety of projects
- Long-term stability in a high-demand market
If you are qualified and looking for a role that offers steady work, clear expectations, career stability, and a defined path for growth, we encourage you to apply. ECS continues to expand its inspection services in Fort Myers and is actively building its code compliance team.
ECS is employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).
