Inspector of Record

Job Details

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification: Administrator II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Salary: $8,623 - $8,663
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* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: February 15, 2027
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

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, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four‑year public university system, the California State University system, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 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.

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, ensuring projects are in compliance with plans, specifications and codes. Review work and provide input on substandard workmanship and/or materials. Coordinate with CAsp Inspectors for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Document all construction activity in a daily diary for each project to substantiate work performed, any problems, rejections initiated and any unusual events.
• Analyze and track the construction progress schedule to ensure work is completed based on the approved contract schedule. Compare progress schedule to the contractor’s monthly pay application to substantiate payment request. Provide technical review for cost request bulletins, field instructions, requests for information, and change orders. Manage budget authorization and fund expenditures related to construction projects.
• Supervise and/or perform on‑site testing to ensure all required tests are performed. Recommend corrective action on failed tests.
• Inspect all delivered materials to ensure compliance with specifications and undamaged condition, reporting any materials that do not meet requirements.
• Certify in writing at completion of construction that the project was built according to contract documents, and confirm that the contractor has provided all documentation before the Notice of Completion is filed by the University with the County Recorder.
• Perform duties as detailed in SUAM, Sections 9792.05 and 9792.08.
• Supervise, direct and evaluate assigned staff.
• Work 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 construction, safety and sanitation; construction engineering methods, practice and procedures, and contract management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, electrical, Title 24 and other…