"INSPECTOR"

Job Details

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

Job Description

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

Knowledge, skills and abilities

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.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

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.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

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.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Requisition Number
S02967

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
06/09/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/facilities