Building Inspector
About The Job
The position reviews and inspects the design, construction, alteration, demolition, and repair of all items covered by the Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) on all University properties state wide. This position has the responsibility for performing inspections and evaluations of building systems and installations for all new and existing buildings and some plan reviews in accordance with the MSBC. This position is a liaison to other University departments for questions or concerns involving design, operation and maintenance of building systems. The position also serves as the technical code advisor and professional resource to the University construction community, architects, engineers, and owners representatives.
Primary Responsibilities
65% - Inspection of all permitted building maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel and construction work on all University of Minnesota properties system-wide
Conduct on-site construction inspections, record results in permit software system.
Perform field inspections for permitted projects located in the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota as needed.
Document and initiate appropriate corrective action to enforce code compliance.
Maintain daily inspection log and related records in an up-to-date and orderly fashion to expedite record keeping procedures.
Conducts inspections on all permitted construction work involving building and related systems to assure work is performed consistent with applicable codes and standards.
Performs building inspections to verify compliance between plans and actual construction.
Coordinate / manage certificates of occupancy, inspections, and construction documents.
20% - Review plans and scopes of work prior to permit issuance to verify compliance with all building codes and standards
Examine design documents of building systems at different phases of design: schematic, design development and construction documents.
Examine plans and specifications submitted for permit to identify life safety hazards, minimum construction standard inadequacies and other related code inadequacies.
Coverage of plan reviews with other inspectors; combining review comments in written correspondence to designers and contractors.
Review deferred submittal(s) and changes made to the permit documents throughout the construction process to ensure code compliance is being maintained.
Review plans for conformity with requirements and issue building permits; calculate fees to be assessed for projects and submit documentation for collection.
Identify the appropriate application of codes for commercial, industrial, and mixed occupancies for existing, historical and new structures (educational & large assembly facilities, research laboratories, hospitals, hazardous buildings, underground buildings, high-rise buildings, and stadiums).
Assess risks of building systems based occupant classification and overall safety of University students, facility, staff and visitors.
15% - Consult, advise, discuss, and meet with designers, engineers, project managers, facilities managers and stakeholders regarding building code requirements
Meet and correspond throughout the phases of design with project managers, architects, engineers, faculty/staff, end users and contractors with respect to building materials, installation requirements, building standards, and building design in order to verify compliance with MSBC.
Discuss or explain code intent for building systems; providing awareness of code impacts to a project, interpretation of both prescriptive and performance code to prospective designs.
Consult with all stakeholders on building projects to facilitate flow of information with other internal and external regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
Minnesota Certified Building Official and ICC Building Inspector License.
An Associate’s or vocational technical degree with at least seven years of related experience in commercial/institutional plan review, building inspection, and commercial construction, or BA/BS plus at least five years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least nine years.
Experience towards completing a building license can be substituted for years of experience required.
A valid Class D Driver’s License.
About The Department
Health, Safety, and Risk Management is charged with providing leadership, resources, and services to protect the environment, and to ensure the health and safety of the University's students, faculty, staff, patients, and visiting public. Health, Safety, and Risk Management supports a safe, healthy and sustainable University environment through its work.
Pay And Benefits
Pay Range: $115,000 - $121,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty
Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
About University Of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.