Inspector of Record

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This is a temporary position through September 15, 2027, with the potential of renewal based on budget and/or operational needs.

Classification:
Administrator II

Hours:

Full‑time / 40 hours per week

FLSA:
Exempt

Anticipated hiring salary range: $8,623 - $8,663 monthly.

Priority screening date:
November 3, 2025. Recruitment status: open until filled.

About CSUMB:
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid‑sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement
, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four‑year public university system,
California State University
, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives.

CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Campus Planning and Development, the Inspector of Record conducts inspections of construction work performed by contractors and campus crews on utility, new construction and alteration projects. On major capital projects, the campus inspector may be the Inspector of Record (I.O.R.) for the project, or work under the Senior I.O.R. The incumbent will also inspect minor capital project construction and renovations/alterations as appropriate.

All work must be inspected for compliance with California Building Codes (CBC, DSA, CSFM) and the State University Administrative Manual (SUAM) governing design and construction practices.

• Conduct on‑site inspections to evaluate construction work in progress, ensures that projects are in compliance with plans, specifications and codes. Reviews construction work and provides input pertaining to substandard workmanship and/or materials. Coordinates with CAsp Inspectors for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Documents all construction activity in a daily diary kept for each project used to substantiate the work performed, any problems, rejections initiated and any unusual events.
• Analyzes and tracks the construction progress schedule to ensure work completed based on the approved contract schedule. Compares progress schedule to the contractor's monthly pay application to substantiate payment request. Provides technical review for cost request bulletins, field instructions, Requests for Information, and change orders. Responsible for budget authorization and fund expenditures related to construction projects.
• Supervises and/or performs on‑site testing to ensure all required tests are performed. Recommends corrective action on failed tests.
• Inspects all delivered materials to ensure compliance with specifications and undamaged condition, reporting all materials that do not meet requirements.
• Certifies in writing at the completion of construction that the project was constructed according to contract documents, and confirms that the contractor has provided all documentation before the Notice of Completion is filed by the University with the County Recorder.
• Performs the Duties for the Inspector of Record as detailed in SUAM, Sections 9792.05 and 9792.08.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff.
• Works closely with the Campus Deputy Building Official on code interpretations.

Other Functions:
Perform other job‑related duties and special projects as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of regulatory practices, rules and ordinances governing builders’ proper construction, use, occupancy, safety and sanitation; construction engineering methods, practices and procedures, and contract management. Comprehensive knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, electrical, Title 24, and other…