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Construction Inspector Senior, ASU

Applications Accepted As Of: Jan 2 2026
Date of Closing: Jan 19 2026

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

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