Construction Inspector

Austin NAWIC; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Construction Inspector under Facilities Development and Management to perform building inspections for renovation and new construction projects to ensure compliance with codes and approved construction documents.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination; duties include field inspections, reviewing plans, documenting findings, and coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Inspects commercial construction to verify code compliance and quality of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and minor commercial field inspections.
• Assist Senior Inspectors on projects.
• Research applicable building codes to substantiate field directives and identify code-compliant efficiencies.
• Observe commercial construction work to ensure conformance with code requirements and workmanship standards.
• Prepare reports and inspection documentation, maintain records.
• Conduct field/site visits.
• Inspect construction projects to identify deficiencies.
• Consult with staff, architects, engineers, designers, and contractors on deficiencies with structural and non-structural requirements.
• Review mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for code safety requirements.
• Consult with customers to explain codes and review plans prior to submittal.
• Attend project meetings to provide information on building code requirements.
• Prepare regularly scheduled and Ad Hoc reports.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Development and Management is seeking a Construction Inspector whose primary responsibility is to perform building inspections for renovation and new construction projects to ensure compliance with appropriate building codes and approved construction documents

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year 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.

Essential Duties:

• Perform routine and minor commercial field inspections.
• Assists Senior Inspectors on Projects.
• Research applicable building codes to substantiate field directives and identify code-compliant efficiencies in construction methods and procedures.
• 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
• Conduct field/site visits.
• Inspect construction projects to identify construction deficiencies
• Consult with department staff, architects, engineers, designers, and contractors concerning deficiencies with structural and non-structural requirements.
• Review existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for code safety requirements.
• Consult with customers to explain codes and regulations, review plans prior to submittal.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures as directed by the Building Official.
• Attend various project meetings to provide information on ASU’s building code requirements, policies and procedures.
• Prepare regularly scheduled and Ad Hoc reports.
• 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.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM

While standard hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, schedules may adjust due to weather, seasonal heat protocols, urgent field calls, or contractor scheduling requirements.

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus but will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.