Senior Building Inspector

Purpose of Position

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required and seven (7) or more years of experience in general building, contracting, municipal inspections of commercial buildings/structures, including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc. or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A plumbing inspector’s license issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• Possession of the following ICC certification(s): ICC Commercial Combination Inspector (B2, E2, M2, P2).
• Possession of ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certificate may be substituted for any of the above certifications.
• OSHA 30, or commitment to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree and twelve (12) years of experience in general building, contracting, municipal inspections of commercial buildings/structures, including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc. or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A plumbing inspector’s license issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• Any endorsements on the Texas Plumbing inspector’s license.
• Any additional ICC certifications.
• Any additional training or experience in a related field.
• Possession of the following ICC certification(s): ICC Commercial Combination Inspector (B2, E2, M2, P2), ICC Building Plans Examiner.
• Possession of ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certificate may be substituted for any of the above certifications.
• OSHA 30, or commitment to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience using MS Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, and related computer applications.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures using hands, arms, feet, and legs.
• Ability to balance, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, crawl, bend, reach, and move between work sites, including on narrow, slippery, uneven, or moving surfaces.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, type, handle, grasp, feel, and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions.
• Ability to communicate detailed spoken instructions and hear normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Ability to perform light work, including exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently, with visual acuity to review work and observe facilities or structures.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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