Senior Building Inspector, Campus Construction & Codes

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Capital Projects Senior Building Inspector to coordinate and conduct inspections of complex university buildings under construction, ensuring compliance with codes, specifications, and project requirements.

This role manages a portfolio of 3–5 active projects with budgets from $10 million to over $100 million and collaborates with campus stakeholders, architects, and contractors to keep projects on track and compliant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required with seven+ years of related experience.
• Experience in general building, contracting, municipal inspections of commercial buildings/structures.
• Licensed plumbing inspector in Texas and ICC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and project requirements.
• Enforces building code provisions and UT Arlington specifications; reviews plans and approves alt methods for code compliance.
• Prepares inspection and field reports with data entry, photos, and filing.
• Maintains organized project documentation to support inspection activity and communication.
• Reviews construction drawings and coordinates with stakeholders during design reviews.
• Coordinates inspection activities with campus stakeholders, third-party inspectors, architects, and contractors.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and explains applicable requirements to teams.
• Keeps up to date with codes and building-type requirements to support accurate inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

OSHA 30 certification

Texas Plumbing Inspector License

ICC Commercial Combination Inspector (B2, E2, M2, P2)

ICC Building Plans Examiner

ICC Certified Building Official (CBO)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Capital Projects Senior Building Inspector to coordinate and conduct inspections of complex university buildings under construction, ensuring compliance with codes, specifications, and project requirements.

This role manages a portfolio of 3–5 active projects with budgets from $10 million to over $100 million and collaborates with campus stakeholders, architects, and contractors to keep projects on track and compliant.