Senior Construction Inspector

Posting Number: 2025122

Location: San Marcos, Other - Round Rock, on occasion

Department: Facilities Planning Design

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $5,866.67+ Commensurate with experience

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Architecture or Construction Engineering/Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in Construction Management.
• 5+ years’ experience performing construction inspections for city, state or federal agencies.
• Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code.
• Must have experience coordinating testing activities with a general contractor, consultants and testing lab.
• Must be skilled in preparing reports, letters, and memos.
• Must have experience using various standard materials, methods, equipment and tools used for construction inspection processes.
• Must have the ability to read and understand contract documents, technical manuals, electronic devices/gauges, and test data.
• Must be able to explain owner’s (TXST) concerns, issues, and positions regarding construction matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer knowledge of International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electric Code and Uniform Plumbing Code for building construction contracts.
• Prefer knowledge of Texas Accessibility Standards and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Prefer knowledge of OSHA Standards.
• Prefer knowledge of the Texas State University Systems Uniform General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions.
• Prefer knowledge of ASTM and UL standard testing procedures.
• Prefer knowledge of asbestos abatement procedures and regulations.

Job Description:

Responsible for providing daily inspection of the work of trade contractors on mid-size and large-scale projects to ensure compliance with appropriate codes, laws and standards of construction.

Job Duties:

• Inspect work daily.
• Assist in coordination of activities, processes and procedures of the Construction Inspector I.
• Require contractor to correct or replace unsatisfactory materials and workmanship.
• Report deficiencies observed to the superintendent and architect.
• Inspect all materials delivered to the project for compliance with specifications and shop drawings.
• Inspect work for completeness prior to project manager certification.
• Maintain necessary job records.
• Oversee the work of testing lab personnel.
• Review lab reports and notify architect and contractor of discrepancies.
• Provide written and verbal interpretation of contract requirements.
• Advise the contractor and subcontractors to maintain and coordinate as-built drawings.
• Establish punch list items with architect, engineer and contractor for completion.
• Review contract documents prior to bidding, and furnish comments to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain personal construction log recording significant information and events.
• Review project close-out documents.
• Establish commencement dates of guarantee periods, and recommended dates for owner’s preliminary acceptance and/or partial occupancy.
• Coordinate inspection walk-through and site visitation.
• Initiate and attend pre-installation meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants: This position requires driving University vehicles.

Job Open Date: 11/06/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices: Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system. You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.