JUAN GONZALEZ
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Senior Plumbing Inspector and Plans Reviewer with 15+ years of municipal inspection, code enforcement, and regulatory compliance experience throughout Broward County. Expertise in Florida Building Code (FBC), commercial and residential inspections, permit compliance, construction inspections, and plumbing systems review. Proven leadership experience supporting municipal development services, contractor coordination, and public safety initiatives. Proficient in Accela software with extensive experience in field inspections and plan review.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Plumbing Inspector
City of Fort Lauderdale
01.2021 - Current
- Improved permit compliance and public safety outcomes across residential and commercial construction projects by conducting detailed plumbing inspections and enforcing Florida Building Code regulations.
- Accelerated inspection turnaround times and reduced contractor delays through coordination with engineers, contractors, and development personnel.
- Increased inspection accuracy and documentation efficiency by utilizing Accela software.
- Strengthened compliance across complex commercial plumbing systems.
- Supported project completion timelines by reviewing plumbing systems for adherence to standards.
Chief Plumbing Inspector
City of Pembroke Park
01.2019 - Current
- Enhanced operations by overseeing inspections and contractor communications.
- Reduced violations and reinspection rates through comprehensive inspections and plan review.
- Improved regulatory compliance by interpreting Florida Building Code provisions.
- Increased operational efficiency by managing multiple high-volume projects.
- Strengthened collaboration by providing technical guidance on plumbing systems.
Plumbing Inspector / Plan Reviewer
City of Hollywood
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Improved permit review accuracy through detailed plan review.
- Reduced delays by identifying deficiencies early in permitting.
- Increased compliance by performing field inspections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by clearly explaining code requirements.
- Supported compliant installations by reviewing plumbing and medical gas plans.
Plumbing Inspector
CAP Government Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Improved municipal support services by conducting code-compliant inspections.
- Reduced deficiencies by identifying violations and providing corrective recommendations.
- Increased development services efficiency through accurate reporting.
Plumbing Inspector
City of Hollywood
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supported enforcement by conducting inspections for residential and commercial properties.
- Improved inspection consistency by applying Florida Building Code requirements.
Vice President / Field Supervisor
Gonzalez Plumbing
01.1989 - 01.2014
- Increased operational performance by supervising field operations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring code-compliant installations.
- Reduced delays by overseeing quality control.
- Strengthened business growth through management of scheduling and operations.
Skills
- Florida Building Code (FBC)
- Plumbing Inspections
- Plan Review
- Code Enforcement
- Commercial & Residential Inspections
- Permit Compliance
- Accela Software
- Construction Inspections
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inspection Reporting
- Contractor Coordination
- Plumbing Systems
- Medical Gas Systems
- Development Services
- Field Inspections
- Public Safety Compliance
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Affiliations
- President, FAPGAMI State of Florida
- Member, Broward County Chapter of FAPGAMI
- Member, ASPE
Certification
- Florida DBPR Licensed Plumbing Contractor — CFC1427214
- Certified Plumbing Inspector — PX3755
- Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals Certification #806
- Medical Gas Certified
- BN6681 License
Timeline
Senior Plumbing Inspector
City of Fort Lauderdale
01.2021 - Current
Chief Plumbing Inspector
City of Pembroke Park
01.2019 - Current
Plumbing Inspector / Plan Reviewer
City of Hollywood
01.2016 - 01.2021
Plumbing Inspector
CAP Government Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Plumbing Inspector
City of Hollywood
01.2014 - 01.2015
Vice President / Field Supervisor
Gonzalez Plumbing
01.1989 - 01.2014