Building Inspector

About the Job

The position reviews and inspects the design, construction, alteration, demolition, and repair of all items covered by the Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) on all University properties state wide. This position has the responsibility for performing inspections and evaluations of building systems and installations for all new and existing buildings and some plan reviews in accordance with the MSBC. This position is a liaison to other University departments for questions or concerns involving design, operation and maintenance of building systems.

The position also serves as the technical code advisor and professional resource to the University construction community, architects, engineers, and owners representatives.

Location and Work environment:
Work is generally performed in the field and will include site visits to outdoor areas, roofs, mechanical rooms, controlled access areas, tunnels and confined spaces. Physical ability to climb ladders, enter tunnels and access all construction sites is required. This position may involve field inspections which may require a variety of physical activities, safe vehicle operation, tools, and equipment. May work near or be exposed to a variety of hazardous conditions or equipment.

May occasionally work in closed or small areas to conduct inspection, be exposed to weather conditions, animals, sewage, dust, gas, fumes, noise, asbestos, mold or other environmental conditions. Agility, strength, balance and familiarity with many and varied construction worksite conditions, tools and machinery is required.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Location:

Twin Cities

Contract:

Full-Time;
Regular

Employee Class:
Civil Service

Job Family:
Campus Operations

Job Code: 8424IS

Primary Responsibilities:

• 65% - Inspection of all permitted building maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel and construction work on all University of Minnesota properties system-wide
  • Conduct on-site construction inspections, record results in permit software system.
  • Perform field inspections for permitted projects located in the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota as needed.
  • Document and initiate appropriate corrective action to enforce code compliance.
  • Maintain daily inspection log and related records in an up-to-date and orderly fashion to expedite record keeping procedures
  • Conducts inspections on all permitted construction work involving building and related systems to assure work is performed consistent with applicable codes and standards
  • Performs building inspections to verify compliance between plans and actual construction
  • Perform back-up field inspections (building, HVAC, plumbing and fire) for permitted projects located in the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota as needed.
  • Coordinate / manage certificates of occupancy, inspections, and construction documents.
• 20% - Review plans and scopes of work prior to permit issuance to verify compliance with all building codes and standards
  • Examine design documents of building systems at different phases of design: schematic, design development and construction documents.
  • Examine plans and specifications submitted for permit to identify life safety hazards, minimum construction standard inadequacies and other related code inadequacies.
  • Coordinate plan reviews with other inspectors; combining review comments in written correspondence to designers and contractors
  • Review deferred submittal(s) and changes made to the permit documents throughout the construction process to ensure code compliance is being maintained.
  • Review plans for conformity with requirements and issue building permits; calculate fees to be assessed for projects and submit documentation for collection
  • Identify the appropriate application of codes for commercial, industrial, and mixed occupancies for existing, historical and new structures (educational & large assembly facilities, research laboratories, hospitals, hazardous buildings, underground buildings, high-rise buildings, and stadiums)
  • Assess risks of building systems based occupant classification and…