Building Construction Inspector

Company: Commonwealth University
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: June 29, 2025

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 Linkhttps://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/3734 Salary: . Date posted: 06/21/2025

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