Senior Construction Inspector

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Construction Engineering/Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in Construction Management.
• 5+ years’ experience performing construction inspections for city, state or federal agencies.
• Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code.
• Must have experience coordinating testing activities with a general contractor, consultants and testing lab.
• Must be skilled in preparing reports, letters, and memos.
• Must have experience using various standard materials, methods, equipment and tools used for construction inspection processes.
• Must have the ability to read and understand contract documents, technical manuals, electronic devices/gauges, and test data.
• Must be able to explain owner’s (TXST) concerns, issues, and positions regarding construction matters.

• Prefer knowledge of International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electric Code and Uniform Plumbing Code for building construction contracts.
• Prefer knowledge of Texas Accessibility Standards and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Prefer knowledge of OSHA Standards.
• Prefer knowledge of the Texas State University Systems Uniform General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions.
• Prefer knowledge of ASTM and UL standard testing procedures.
• Prefer knowledge of asbestos abatement procedures and regulations.

Responsible for providing daily inspection of the work of trade contractors on mid-size and large-scale projects to ensure compliance with appropriate codes, laws and standards of construction.

• Inspect work daily.
• Assist in coordination of activities, processes and procedures of the Construction Inspector I.
• Require contractor to correct or replace unsatisfactory materials and workmanship.
• Report deficiencies observed to the superintendent and architect.
• Inspect all materials delivered to the project for compliance with specifications and shop drawings.
• Inspect work for completeness prior to project manager certification.
• Maintain necessary job records.
• Oversee the work of testing lab personnel.
• Review lab reports and notify architect and contractor of discrepancies.
• Provide written and verbal interpretation of contract requirements.
• Advise the contractor and subcontractors to maintain and coordinate as-built drawings.
• Establish punch list items with architect, engineer and contractor for completion.
• Review contract documents prior to bidding, and furnish comments to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain personal construction log recording significant information and events.
• Review project close-out documents.
• Establish commencement dates of guarantee periods, and recommended dates for owner’s preliminary acceptance and/or partial occupancy.
• Coordinate inspection walk-through and site visitation.
• Initiate and attend pre-installation meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position requires driving University vehicles.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.