01-Administrative/Instructional

Volusia County Schools; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Volusia County Schools in Daytona Beach, FL, seeks an experienced Inspector/Owner's Representative to ensure compliance with Florida Building Code on school construction projects. You will inspect sites, coordinate with architects/engineers, and oversee daily reporting and change orders.

The role requires a valid Florida inspector license and 5 years of related experience, with responsibilities spanning documentation, QA/QC, and collaboration with school staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Associates degree or higher in a construction-related field preferred
• Five (5) years experience as an architect's representative, building inspector, or manager of multiple commercial or institutional construction projects
• Valid Florida DBPR inspector license (standard) or provisional license within 90 days of employment
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License; if coming from another state, obtain FL license within 30 days unless accommodation is required

Responsibilities

• Visit construction sites to inspect compliance with state and other applicable codes and regulations, including final inspection
• Coordinate construction inspections with the job architect, engineers and other professionals as necessary
• Act as owner's representative on designated projects, coordinating with architects, engineers and contractors to observe work for compliance with plans and requirements
• Observe and report quality control and quality assurance on designated school construction projects
• Prepare daily reports, weekly summaries, construction updates; review all claims, change orders, and pay requests for correctness
• Document activities pertaining to construction standards and codes
• Serve as resource to school personnel in use of new facilities
• Maintain current required licenses
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, New Construction and Inspections

Skills

Florida Building Codes

Reading construction plans

Report writing

Communication

Judgement and decision making

Problem solving

Cooperation with professionals

Knowledge of inspections/QA

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title 01-Administrative/Instructional

Facility BUILDING AND INSPECTION

Category OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF - NONADMINISTRATIVE/NONINSTRUCTIONAL

Classification 02-Administrative/Non-Instruct

Posting Number D3220160

Date Posted 11/05/2026

Closing Date 11/27/2026

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To provide inspections under the Florida Building code for the construction of Volusia County Schools and to serve as the owner representative for designated projects.

1. Visit construction sites to conduct inspections to assure compliance with state and other applicable codes and regulations, including final inspection.
2. Coordinate construction inspections with the job architect, engineers and other professionals as necessary.
3. On designated projects, act as owner's representative in coordinating with architects, engineers and contractors to observe the work for compliance with plans, specifications and project requirements.
4. Observe and report the quality control and quality assurance on designated school construction projects.
5. Prepare daily reports, weekly summary reports, construction updates as required, and review all claims, change orders and pay requests for correctness.
6. Document activities pertaining to construction standards and codes.
7. Act as resource to school personnel in use of new facilities.
8. Maintain current required licenses.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, New Construction and Inspections.

Denotes essential job function/ADA.

Position Summary

Position Code: 322206005

School/Site: Olson - Daytona

Hours: 8

Months: 12

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; Associates Degree or higher in a construction related field preferred
• Five (5) years experience as an architect's representative, building inspector, manager of multiple commercial or institutional construction projects
• Valid certification by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a standard building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspector, or obtain provisional licenses within ninety (90) days of employment
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver's License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge and understanding of Florida State Requirements for Educational Facilities
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Florida Building Codes and development regulations
• Understanding of building construction materials, procedures, practices, methods and construction documents and standards
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with design professionals, contractors, school administrators, staff members and the general public
• Ability to exercise judgement and decision making in interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and policies
• Skillful in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Knowledge of computer applications

REPORTS TO Director, New Construction and Inspections

SUPERVISES Support staff as assigned

Salary Info

$60,715 to $69,791