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Senior Construction Inspector

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
28692922 Full Time 7AM-4PM $90,055 - $130,062

Position Information

Under the direction of the Campus Building Official, the Senior Construction Inspector conducts complex field inspections to ensure construction projects are completed in compliance with approved construction documents, all pertinent California Building Standards Codes (Title 24), UCOP Facilities Manual, UC Policies, Construction Industry Trade Practices and Standards, construction industry processes, as well as all related UC Riverside Campus Standards. The Senior Construction Inspector ensures compliance with all construction documents; prepares timely, accurate and concise written reports of construction progress (inspection requests) as well as any issues, concerns or corrections required on assigned projects; reviews project shop drawings, progress schedules, and submittals; reviews information for change orders and as-built records; and participates in, and conducts all progress inspections, and final inspections for compliance with all related codes, before final acceptance of contractor's work. The Senior Construction Inspector assists the Campus Building Official by conducting all required inspections of new construction, new site and infrastructure work, minor and major modifications/alterations to existing buildings and tenant improvements, in coordination and collaboration with University representatives, consultants, testing laboratory personnel and geotechnical engineers. Also assists the Campus Building Official by conducting inspections on new equipment installation and placements in existing buildings, minor plan reviews, and attending meetings as required and/or directed, and other assigned duties as required. This job posting is for multiple openings.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
High School Diploma Required
Degree in construction management or related area. Preferred

Licenses

License Requirement
Valid Driver License Required

Certifications

Certification Requirement
International Code Council (ICC), Division of the State Architect (DSA) certification in one or more construction disciplines (Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Plan Review, etc.) Required
Division of State Architect certification (CASp Certification/License). Preferred

Experience

Experience Requirement
Five (5) years of field related experience in building or utility inspection and/or construction work, including three (3) years of experience as an inspector or superintendent of major construction work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required
Experience with UCOP Policies, Facilities Manual, Campus Standards and federal, state and local codes as they pertain to Planning, Design and Construction on the UC Campus. Preferred
Experience with California Building Standards Codes, specifically building codes (e.g. Title 24, etc.), and DSA laws and regulations (Disabled Access regulations); construction practices in all types of construction (i.e. institutional, medical, commercial, residential, and scientific/technical, etc.). Required

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. Required
Overtime Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI prior to appointment start date. Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced ability to communicate in both verbal and written form with administrators, construction staff, licensed design professionals, faculty, Planning, Design and Construction (PD&C) staff, and the general public.
Skill in writing construction progress and contract compliance reports; reading plans and interpreting construction documents; operating personal computers and digital cameras; and coordinating construction interface activities.
Ability to work with personal computers, tablets, technological devices, with experience, knowledge and ability to work on and use electronic plan review, permitting and inspection software used by the university.
Demonstrated working knowledge of California Building Standards Codes, specifically building codes (e.g. Title 24, etc.), and DSA laws and regulations (Disabled Access regulations); construction practices in all types of construction (i.e. institutional, medical, commercial, residential, and scientific/technical, etc.); General Knowledge of construction costs and estimating.
Ability to work flexible hours; ability to work weekends and nights to handle curtailments (utility shutdown & inspections) of construction.
Ability to read and interpret construction contract documents specifications, drawings, and related technical data to use while inspecting contractor's work; communicate tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals (e.g. architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors); prioritizing workloads as is necessary due to changes in availability and deadlines, for self as well as for the Inspection Staff; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues; manage and coordinate with other staff inspectors as well as specialty and/or testing lab inspectors; familiarity and general knowledge with civil engineering surveying equipment to determine building layout, grades, geographical contours, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of UCOP Policies, Facilities Manual, Campus Standards and federal, state and local codes as they pertain to Planning, Design and Construction on the UC Campus.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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