Construction Inspector Senior

About the role

This position is based on the Tempe campus however may require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need.

Responsibilities

• Observes commercial construction work in progress to ensure conformance with applicable code requirements and acceptable standards of workmanship.
• Prepare reports and inspection documentation, maintain all required records.
• Supervise special inspections and assists building inspections on difficult or unusual code requirements for residential and commercial structures.
• Conduct field/site visits when needed.
• Inspect sites to identify potential construction deficiencies due to existing items not being reflected in construction plans.
• Consult with architects, engineers, designers, and contractors concerning deficiencies with structural and non-structural requirements.
• Review existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for safety requirements.
• Consult with customers to explain codes and regulations, review plans prior to submittal.
• Research alternate products, materials and methods of construction for compliance and make recommendations to the Building Official.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures as directed by the Building Official.
• Establish schedules and methods for plan reviews and permit issuance.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities.
• Recommend improvements and modifications or changes in codes to resolve design and interpretation issues and to accommodate new materials, design concepts and initiatives.
• Attend various project meetings to provide information on ASU’s building code requirements, policies and procedures.
• Prepare regularly scheduled and Ad Hoc reports.
• Answer questions and provide amplifying data concerning code and plan check reports; advise building inspectors of any potential issues.
• Serve as technical advisor.
• Interpret codes and regulations related to plans review and construction projects; research and bring forward recommendations for updates.
• May review building plans to determine code compliance and compliance with applicable laws, codes and standards under the jurisdiction of ASU.
• May approve or deny plans as appropriate, sign off on approved plans and legal documents.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the I-Codes, ADA and NFPA standards.
  • Evidence of Building Inspector certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
  • Evidence of Commercial Electrical Inspector certification or certifications in other disciplines from the ICC.
  • Evidence of Commercial Combination Inspector certification from the ICC.
  • Evidence of one additional ICC certification within six (6) months of employment date.
  • Evidence of Building Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council ICC.
  • Experience in performing plan reviews for conformance to building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes for commercial projects.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

    Skills

    • Knowledge of I-Codes, ADA and NFPA standards.
    • Building Inspector certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
    • Commercial Electrical Inspector certification or certifications in other disciplines from the ICC.
    • Commercial Combination Inspector certification from the ICC.
    • One additional ICC certification within six (6) months of employment date.
    • Building Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council ICC.
    • Experience in performing plan reviews for conformance to building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes for commercial projects.
    • Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
    • Ability to drive University Vehicles.
    • Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at heights above thirty (30) feet.
    • Ability to participate in field work which requires exposure to dirt, dust, and inclement weather.
    • Ability to lift, bend and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
    • Ability to participate in programs which involve adherence to program regulations, including physical exam, annual testing, x-rays, medication, vaccinations at ASU expense and completion of a Health Surveillance Questionnaire.
    • Ability to drive University Vehicles.
    • Ability to attend various project meetings to provide information on ASU’s building code requirements, policies and procedures.
    • Ability to prepare regularly scheduled and Ad Hoc reports.
    • Ability to answer questions and provide amplifying data concerning code and plan check reports; advise building inspectors of any potential issues.
    • Ability to serve as technical advisor.
    • Ability to interpret codes and regulations related to plans review and construction projects; research and bring forward recommendations for updates.
    • Ability to review building plans to determine code compliance and compliance with applicable laws, codes and standards under the jurisdiction of ASU.
    • Ability to approve or deny plans as appropriate, sign off on approved plans and legal documents.
    • Ability to evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities.
    • Ability to recommend improvements and modifications or changes in codes to resolve design and interpretation issues and to accommodate new materials, design concepts and initiatives.

      Benefits

      ASU offers a comprehensive overall compensation plan with the State of Arizona. Details are available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits.

      Pay

      $79,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually based on education and experience.

      Schedule

      Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm