Inspector, Construction, Building Maintenance

Posting Details

Working Title:

INSPECTOR
Position Number: 00790A
Department: CAPITAL OUTLAY P/R REIMB

Location:

Norfolk, VA
Type of Position:
Classified
Type of Job:
Full Time
EEO Category: B Professionals

The incumbent in this position plays a critical role in ensuring that construction work is done safely and in accordance with code, while maintaining the project schedule's critical path. Perform construction inspections for projects assigned in compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Construction and Professional Services Manual, General Conditions, Section 16, titles, “Inspection”. Perform construction document reviews and associative construction project reports, record keeping and code related inspections and authorizations as required.

Perform all duties in a manner that will promote the progress of the work.

• Considerable knowledge of construction procedures, principles, and codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective skills in reading and understanding construction contract documents and blueprints.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize construction discrepancies, problems, inconsistencies, and ensure correction or solution by documentation and necessary action.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain thorough records of all project conditions and situations.

Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

None

Considerable experience as a construction supervisor with experience planning, estimating, codes, labor laws, and specifications and blueprint interpretations. Some experience covering major construction processes, procedures, practices and problems.

• State Recognized license in commercial building inspection or Trade Master License or ICC Building inspection certification.
• Considerable experience as a certified (city, state or federal) building inspector and/or Project Management Professional (PMP), to include onsite inspections of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics and lab spaces to evaluate the facility's compliance with rules, standards and best practices for patient care, security and infection control.
• Basic experience working in scheduling software such as Primavera, Suretrack or MS Project.
• 10 Hour OSHA Training Course.
• Some experience interacting with code officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Working proficiency in a range of Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate. This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia. Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings. This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Salary commensurate with education and experience

• Job Requisition Number: S02967
• Job Open To:
  General Public
• Open Date: 06/09/2025
• Close Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Special Instructions
  
  Summary:
  
  Please attach resume.
• Criminal Background Check:
  The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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• Equity Statement:
  It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or…