Director, Inspection Services

1 day ago

Washington, District of Columbia, United States b4db8b34-d20d-48e7-8bfd-0672f60db848 Full-time $135,000 - $200,000 Contract
Job Title: Regional Director, Inspection Services Position Summary: The Regional Inspection Director is responsible for overseeing the operational, administrative, and field inspection functions of VDA’s inspection business. This role provides leadership in policy development, business growth, customer relations, and team management to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality inspection services to current and future clients. The Director serves as a key liaison with municipalities, industry organizations, and customers while fostering a high-performing team of inspectors and office staff. The position may also include performing inspection services as needed throughout the region. The Regional Inspection Director reports directly to the Regional Vice President and works closely with the SVP Inspections.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
• Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, and termination of inspectors and office staff.
• Develop and implement office policies and field inspection policies if necessary.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Respond to inspector inquiries and provide technical/industry expertise. Business Development & Strategy
• Prepare, review, and submit RFPs for municipal and governmental inspection services.
• Determine which municipalities to bid and establish competitive RFP pricing.
• Set inspection fees and inspector pay rates in alignment with business strategy.
• Represent the company at industry and political organizational events in addition to meeting with State Authorities to discuss safety and compliance issues.
• Visit customers regularly to maintain and strengthen relationships.
• Recruit and onboard new inspectors to meet market demand. Operations & Quality Assurance
• Approve, review, and finalize inspection reports.
• Conduct inspections and acceptance tests as needed to support field operations.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries via phone, letter, or in person.
• Provide industry advice and technical guidance to office staff.
• Proctor QEI testing and ensure compliance with certification standards.
• Deliver training sessions for new inspectors and established inspectors to ensure alignment on standards
• Maintain high service standards and ensure customer satisfaction across the region.

Qualifications:
• Proven leadership experience in inspection services or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of inspection standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with customers, municipalities, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policies, set pricing strategies, and manage budgets.
• QEI certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Maintain current state and industry compliance certification and licenses.