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Construction Inspector Senior | ASU
Applications Accepted As Of: Aug 18 2025
Date of Closing: Sep 8 2025
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years 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.
Job Description:
Essential Duties:
- Interpret codes and regulations related to plans review and construction projects; research and bring forward recommendations for updates.
- Review building plans to determine code compliance and compliance with applicable laws, codes and standards under the jurisdiction of ASU.
- Approve or deny plans as appropriate, sign off on approved plans and legal documents.
- Observes work in progress to ensure conformance with applicable requirements and acceptable standards of workmanship.
- Review existing mechanical systems for safety requirements.
- Prepare reports and inspection documentation, maintain all required records. Supervise special inspections and assists building inspections on difficult or unusual code requirements for residential and commercial structures.
- Access various construction sites and campus tunnels to perform visual inspections.
- Conduct field/site visits when needed.
- Inspect sites to identify potential construction deficiencies due to existing items not being reflected in construction plans.
- Consult with architects, engineers, designers, and contractors concerning deficiencies with structural and non-structural requirements.
- Explain codes and regulations, review plans prior to submittal.
- Research alternate products, materials and methods of construction for compliance and make recommendations to the Building Official.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures as directed by the Building Official.
- Establish schedules and methods for plan reviews and permit issuance. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities.
- Recommend improvements and modifications or changes in codes to resolve design and interpretation issues and to accommodate new materials, design concepts and initiatives.
- Attend various project meetings to provide information on ASU’s building code requirements, policies and procedures.
- Serve as technical advisor.
- Prepare regularly scheduled and Ad Hoc reports.
- Answer questions and provide amplifying data concerning code and plan check reports; advise building inspectors of any potential issues.
Shift Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm
Wage Range: $79,000- $95,000 annually
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in planning review for ADA, electrical, mechanical and structural code for commercial projects
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Demonstrated Knowledge of Local, state and federal building codes
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of Building Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
- Certification in plumbing, electrical and mechanical code or other disciplines
Working Environment:
- Activities are performed in a variety of internal and external settings.
- Access various construction sites and campus tunnels to perform visual construction inspections which involves stooping, walking on uneven surfaces, kneeling, crawling in confined spaces, climbing stairs and ladders, working on scaffolding and standing and walking for long periods of time in extreme summer temperatures.
- Activities require lifting, bending and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Participate in field work which requires exposure to dirt, dust, and inclement weather.
- Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at heights above thirty (30) feet.
- May also perform some activities in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
- Require the ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
- Position requires the ability to drive University Vehicles.
What’s in it for you?
Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:
- Flexible work schedules
- 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
- Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
- Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
- Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Paid time for volunteer and professional development
- Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
- Disability and leave program for income protection
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
- ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships