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Commission Inspection

Job Summary

Provide code required skilled inspections for university construction projects in compliance with the University\'s current adopted codes & standards. Coordinate with applicable parties and Code Compliance & Fire Safety on code required inspections and conditions of Certificates of Occupancy. Conduct plan reviews on select projects. Work on project assignments as directed by Lead Inspector / Construction Superintendent. Collaborate with the project team and Associate Directors of Code Compliance & Fire Safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• INSPECTION OF UNIVERSITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

  Projects may be small remodels to large new construction:

  Perform onsite inspection and review reports & testing results for conformance with applicable codes, standards and intent of the project design.

  Work with Code Compliance & Fire Safety and project team to determine which inspections should be performed by University staff versus a testing lab or inspection agency.

  Review permit and/or contract documents (plans & specifications) prior to conducting inspections to determine the applicable codes, standards, and University Facilities Standards.

  Review & provide codes and standards related written feedback on construction submittals, requests for information (RFI\'s), requests for proposals (RFP\'s), and change orders (CO\'s).

  Provide inspections for review for conformance with University Facilities Standards, or approved variances.

  Use and communicate within university project management software.

  Coordinate code required & routine inspections, walk-through, for self and other members of the C&I team.

  Attend select design review, or construction meetings, as required.

  Maintain inspection project documentation in a readily accessible location by other team members, including but not limited to field notes, photographs, logs, construction submittal reviews, checklists, etc.

  Maintain working relationship with Consultants, Contractors, Project Managers, Construction Services and In-house trades.

  Perform other inspection duties and responsibilities as assigned.

{=html} <!-- --> - SUPPORT TO OTHER UNITS & OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Research codes, manuals and standards, drawings and specifications, to answer questions and assist F&S personnel in making decisions for construction details and methods. Attend Work-Intake-Board meetings to vet recent AiM work orders and contractor proposal submissions in the My.FS portal, as needed. Provide assistance with commissioning activities, as needed. Performing assignments as requested by the Associate Director of Engineering Services. Perform other duties in support of Lead Inspectors and/or Associate Director(s) of Code Compliance & Fire Safety.

• DESIGN REVIEW

  Perform design phase and/or permit review of construction documents. Provide written comments and document potential code issues.

  Recommend changes in construction documents based on knowledge of University operations and maintenance methods and better code compliance.

  Meet with other university reviewers, project managers/coordinators, Professional Services Consultants (PSC\'s), In-House designers, Users, Department Heads, Researchers, Professors, etc., to discuss proposed changes during construction.

  Provide technical review/authoring and advising on University Facilities Standards.

{=html} <!-- --> - CONTINUING EDUCATION

Attend c ntinuing education courses, self-study courses and seminars to learn about the codes, standards and building inspection techniques to initially obtain certification(s). Attend continuing education to maintain certification(s). Learn new technical skills for inspection, documentation, and communications. Provide assessment of new technologies, equipment and systems to evaluate applicability to our projects and University Facilities Standards. Maintain knowledge in current building codes, University Facilities Standards, State and Federal regulations, and energy codes needed to adequately meet the needs of the Commissioning & Inspection team.

Physical Demands

Walking : Frequently

Stairs : Occasionally

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting/Carrying : Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling : Occasionally

Climbing : Occasionally

Balancing : Occasionally

Bending/Stooping : Frequently

Kneeling : Frequently

Squatting/Crouching : Frequently

Working Conditions

Extreme cold : Occasionally

Extreme heat : Occasionally

Humidity : Occasionally

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Occasionally

Hazards : Occasionally

Fumes/Particles/Allergens : Occasionally

Toxic, Caustic Chemicals : Occasionally

Temperature Changes : Frequently

Inclement Weather : Occasionally

Additional Physical Demands

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