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Modular Plans and Inspections Business Manager
- UL, LLC (Brea, CA)
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This leadership role is focused on building and scaling a state agency-aligned program for modular building inspections and plan reviews, while driving strategic growth in the U.S. modular access market. The position combines business development, technical oversight, and operational leadership to support regulatory compliance and industry expansion.
Business Leadership & Growth
+ Drive global business growth, margin improvement, and strategic alignment.
+ Develop pricing strategies, service offerings, and promotional initiatives.
+ Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.
+ Represent the company at client meetings and industry events.
+ Leverage existing industry relationships to drive business development and strategic partnerships.
Operations & Financial Oversight
+ Manage budgets, P&L, and ensure financial targets are met.
+ Oversee forecasting, cost control, and workflow planning.
+ Align resources and capabilities with customer needs.
+ Support capital investments and M&A activities.
Plans Examination and Technical Oversight
+ Provide technical oversight on modular building plans and inspections.
+ Review modular building plans for code compliance.
+ Coordinate with architects, engineers, and agencies.
+ Conduct field inspections when needed.
+ Stay current with building codes and modular regulations.
Team & Culture
+ Lead and manage a global team of inspectors with coaching and development.
+ Foster a culture of performance, accountability, and collaboration.
+ Ensure compliance with company policies and global standards.
+ Collaborate effectively with sales, product management, and other functions without direct authority.
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+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction, or a related field
+ ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification (required)
+ ICC Residential or Commercial Plans Examiner Certification (required)
+ Professional Engineer (PE) license with experience in structural design review of buildings (preferred)
+ ICC Master Code Professional (MCP) (preferred)
+ 8+ years of experience in the modular building industry (e.g. product management, engineering, sales)
+ 4+ years of leadership experience
+ Proven success in leading cross-functional and global projects
+ Strong financial acumen, including DCF and ROI analysis
+ Skilled in performance management, staffing, and employee development
+ Ability to simplify and communicate complex technical and business information
+ Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting financial and legal data
+ Strategic thinker with expertise in risk management and contingency planning
What we offer:
+ Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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