Full-Time

Senior Construction Inspector

Posted on 5/9/2026

Deadline 6/5/26
Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Compensation Overview

$79k - $95k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Tempe, AZ, USA

In Person

May require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Responsibilities
  • Observes commercial construction work in progress to ensure conformance with applicable code requirements and acceptable standards of workmanship.
  • Prepare reports and inspection documentation, maintain all required records. Supervise special inspections and assists building inspections on difficult or unusual code requirements for residential and commercial structures.
  • Conduct field/site visits when needed.
  • Inspect sites to identify potential construction deficiencies due to existing items not being reflected in construction plans.
  • Consult with architects, engineers, designers, and contractors concerning deficiencies with structural and non-structural requirements
  • Review existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for safety requirements.
  • Consult with customers to explain codes and regulations, review plans prior to submittal.
  • Research alternate products, materials and methods of construction for compliance and make recommendations to the Building Official.
  • Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures as directed by the Building Official.
  • Establish schedules and methods for plan reviews and permit issuance. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities.
  • Recommend improvements and modifications or changes in codes to resolve design and interpretation issues and to accommodate new materials, design concepts and initiatives.
  • Attend various project meetings to provide information on ASU’s building code requirements, policies and procedures.
  • Prepare regularly scheduled and Ad Hoc reports
  • Answer questions and provide amplifying data concerning code and plan check reports; advise building inspectors of any potential issues.
  • Serve as technical advisor
  • Interpret codes and regulations related to plans review and construction projects; research and bring forward recommendations for updates.
  • May review building plans to determine code compliance and compliance with applicable laws, codes and standards under the jurisdiction of ASU.
  • May approve or deny plans as appropriate, sign off on approved plans and legal documents.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the I-Codes, ADA and NFPA standards.
  • Evidence of Building Inspector certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
  • Evidence of Commercial Electrical Inspector certification or certifications in other disciplines from the ICC.
  • Evidence of Commercial Combination Inspector certification from the ICC.
  • Evidence of one additional ICC certification within six (6) months of employment date.
  • Evidence of Building Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council ICC.
  • Experience in performing plan reviews for conformance to building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes for commercial projects.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
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