Building Construction Inspector
Company: Commonwealth University
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Posting Details Posting NumberS260Classification TitleBuilding
Construction InspectorWorking Title Building Construction
InspectorDepartmentProjectsHome
CampusMansfieldCityMansfieldStatePennsylvaniaZip
Code16933Bargaining UnitAFSCME - Agreement Work LocationHome
CampusPosition TypeStaffTemporary/ PermanentPermanentFull-time/
Part-timeFull-TimeIf Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75;
0.50; 0.25)Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to
eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which
include*:Medical and prescription drug benefits.Generous retirement
plans, two options:Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)State
Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)Tuition benefits for employees
and dependents.Paid time off.Employer-paid dental and vision
benefits.Employer-paid life insurance.Voluntary insurances and
additional retirement programs.*Specific benefits may vary based
upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.
Visit:
http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx
for additional information regarding benefits.To be eligible for
most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee
(including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic
year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including
temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year
contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least
50% of full-time hours.Start Time700End Time1500Hours Per Week37.5
hours per week Days Worked (Check all that apply)Mon, Tues, Wed,
Thurs, FriSalary$44,890.00/Annual in accordance with the AFSCME
CBAAnticipated Start DateASAPAnticipated End DateNone Position
Summary Information Position PurposeThe incumbent performs a
variety of technical duties in the inspection, review,
constructability, plans/specification examination and field
coordination for building construction projects. This includes (1)
interpretation of contract document requirements for
constructability, (2) utilizing various inspection techniques, (3)
understanding various testing procedures, (4) field coordination of
construction projects. Responsibilities include conducting job
conferences, resolving construction and materials problems with
builders, and providing basic inspection of buildings and related
systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and general construction
tasks) during construction process.Description of DutiesInspects
construction and project work sites to assure compliance with
drawings, specifications, codes and safety regulations. Reads and
interprets floor plans, specifications, and shop drawings. Ensures
that construction is in conformance with approved construction
codes, plans and specifications. Communicates irregularities found
at construction and project work sites to Project Manager and/or
Director. Prepares daily written reports documenting the progress
and status of projects including records of labor, material and
equipment used. Monitors project costs, change orders requests, and
schedules and provides status reports to the Project Manager.
55%Assist Project Manager(s) by providing quality assurance
coordination with punch lists, inspections, bond inspections, and
job conferences. Initiate, maintain, and follow-up with forms,
documents, and submittals to and from contractors, professionals,
and University/PASSHE departments, including insurance
certificates, steel certifications, material test reports,
operating certificates, inspection reports, schedules, application
for payments, and other project related documents. Verify schedule
of values cost amount submissions, work status, accuracy of such
documents and report to the Project Manager. Provides campus
utility locations and RFID system tagging, layout and utility type
RFID programming and setup. 30%Assist the PM and/or Director in
investigation and evaluation of spaces and locations submitted by
campus constituency as project requests. 5%Attend design, pre-bid,
bid, pre-construction and job conferences to discuss documentation,
project status and requirements. Assist departmental staff with
project documentation requirements and may direct, coordinate and
lead at Director’s request, staff and contractors to fulfill these
project requirements. 5%The Position Purpose and Description of
Duties sections summarized above provide a representative listing
only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks
performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized,
therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job related
duties in addition to those outlined above. 5%Decision
MakingEnsures that construction is in conformance with approved
construction codes, plans, specifications and industry
standards.Fiscal ResponsibilityMonitors project costs, verifies
project schedule of values for cost amount submissions, work
status, accuracy pf such documents and reports that information to
the Project Manager.Supervisory ResponsibilityN/AMinimum
Requirements ProfileThree years of progressively responsible
experience as a carpenter, mason, bricklayer, roofer-tinsmith, or
structural iron worker which included one year of experience in the
inspection of building construction and equipment installation, and
an associate’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical,
Architectural Engineering Technology, or closely related
field;OrTwo years of progressively responsible experience in the
inspection of commercial construction and/or major renovation work,
which required reading and interpreting of plans and specifications
involving structurers and equipment installation, and an
associate’s degree Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural
Engineering Technology, or closely related field;OrAny equivalent
combination of experience and training.Preferred
QualificationsApplicant Rating CriteriaKnowledge, Skills &
AbilitiesKnowledge of project constructability during the design
and project execution.Knowledge of the principles and methods
applied in inspecting, quality assurance and testing the
construction and renovation of building structures.Knowledge of the
use of general construction methods and materials and their
placement in construction.Knowledge of the stages in building
structures construction when possible defects and violations may be
most easily observed and corrected.Knowledge of occupational
hazards and safety precautions of building structures during the
construction and renovation process.Ability to observe, verify and
document the results of building structures systems tests performed
by the contractor.Familiarity with Pennsylvania Labor and Industry
Codes, Fire and Panic Regulations, OSHA regulations, regulations
pertaining to handicap, general construction, mechanical and
electrical techniques, floor plan symbols.Coordinate projects
through the construction process and resolve field conditions under
the review and monitoring of the Project Manager and/or Directors
review.Provides assistance and support on projects as necessary and
required in support of the university’s mission on three campus
locations. Traveling may be required as needed and/or as directed
by Project Director.Essential Functions1. Sitting – 20%; walking –
40%; standing – 40%2. Working indoors – 60% and Outdoors 35% (for
errands) – 5%3. Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5
pounds4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds.5.
Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder6. Occasionally
twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects7. Basic math
skills and reading skills including understanding written
documents8. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
(Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, Acrobat).9.
Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking10. Keyboard
skills Posting Detail Information Open Date
mm-dd-yyyy03/19/2025Close Date mm-dd-yyyyOpen Until
FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration,
applications must be submitted by April 2, 2025.Finalists for this
position must communicate well and successfully complete an
interview process.Completing this search is contingent upon
available funding.Background ClearancesOffers of employment are
conditional, pending successful completion of the background
clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors
Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a
provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent
Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and
Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully
completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse
History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed
and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of
employment.Diversity StatementAt Commonwealth University we
recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living,
learning, and working environment that values the diverse
contributions from all members of our campus community. Our
commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus
community and is instrumental to our institutional success.
Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that
allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we
achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work
responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth
University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:• Actively
supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of
our students, inside and outside of the classroom.• Providing
workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge
and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our
campus community.• Ensuring that all learning and living
environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of
serving all individuals.Title IX/CleryThe University prohibits any
form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race,
color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or
family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran
status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions,
employment, or participation in a University program or activity in
accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local
non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the
Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal
Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.The University
also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for
asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex
discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and
colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault,
stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies
and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The
University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup,
Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or
titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s
compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of
violations. The University has directed the Police Department to
coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery
reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime
statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual
Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University –
Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University –
Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock
Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website:
https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report.
Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing
regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office
of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn
Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215)
656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.About Commonwealth University of
PAThe Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield
universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher
education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college
experience that is anything but common.We’re Honoring our History
by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing
our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our
communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.We’re
Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing
higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance
through the combined strength of our storied institutions.We’re
Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of
public education to position ourselves for growth, increased
access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our
region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.Quick
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Date posted: 06/21/2025
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