Senior Building Inspector

About the role

The Capital Projects Senior Building Inspector, under the general direction of the Director of Capital Projects, will coordinate and conduct inspections of complex higher-education buildings/structures under construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, project requirements, and ordinances. The project portfolio consists of 3 to 5 active projects, each with budgets ranging from $10 million to over $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, project requirements, and ordinances.
• Enforces building code provisions and UT System and UT Arlington specifications related to construction methods, materials, repairs, additions, and related work; reviews plans as needed; approves alternate methods or materials for code compliance; investigates construction violations; and assists with resolution.
• Includes the preparation of inspection and field reports including data entry, photographic documentation, typing, and filing.
• Maintains organized project documentation to support inspection activity, code compliance, and project communication.
• Reviews construction drawings, specifications, and technical service contracts in collaboration with UTA stakeholders.
• Participates in design review sessions to help ensure projects align with the Owner’s Project Requirements, UT System specifications, and UT Arlington specifications.
• Assists with developing the Owner’s Project Requirements during the project planning phase to support project scope, design expectations, and alignment with institutional needs.
• Coordinates inspection activities with campus stakeholders, third-party inspectors, architects, and contractors.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings as needed and explains or interprets applicable requirements, restrictions, and project expectations.
• Assists with in-house projects as other duties allow and supports training for Building Inspectors as directed.
• Remains current with codes, regulations, and building-type requirements relevant to design and construction to support accurate inspections and code compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Dipl