Unit: FM Construction MBU
Department: Construction and Inspection
The Construction Project Inspector works in tandem with the Capital Outlay Project Manager and serves as the Owner's on-site inspector for the construction phase of assigned projects, making recommendations to the Owner to assure quality workmanship, and promote expeditious and cost-effective completion of the project.
The Construction Project Inspector ensures work performed by others is in compliance with approved drawings and specifications, local/state codes, and in accordance with approved schedules of completion; assists the Capital Outlay Project Manager in the monitoring of contractors of all trades; performs constructability reviews; participates in value engineering during planning and estimating; attends progress meetings; reviews contractor daily reports; investigates existing conditions; coordinates with VCU facilities as needed; meets and coordinates with clients as needed; and reviews invoices and change orders; and reviews as-built documents.
Additional responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Project Monitoring
Monitor on-site construction progress via daily site visits and report findings to supervisor and/or Project manager addressing:
- Contractor compliance with approved construction documents and applicable codes.
- Quality of materials and workmanship.
- Adherence to established project schedule.
- Safety of site, contractor and general public reviewed daily and expectations communicated to ensure a safe workplace.
- Monitor site environmental conditions.
- Clear, well-communicated direction of contractor expectations.
- Timely addressing and documenting of contractor performance issues.
- Monitoring of multiple projects at one time located on both campuses.
- Ability to multi-task, work non-routine hours including nights, holidays and weekends as workload dictates. Scheduling and coordinating of utility shut-downs with building managers, fire safety and other affected departments
Project Reporting
- Daily Report format as a source of Owner reference to include problems, agreed-upon methods of resolution and results.
- Collect, review and approve contractor daily work logs for accuracy.
- Create a well-written deficiencies log and punch-list for contractor and ensure that everything is signed-off prior to approval of final payment.
- Review pay applications and approve only if billing is accurate.
- Collect as-built documents and review for accuracy with project manager.
- Upon completion of projects, ensure that all project documentation is provided to the project manager for inclusion in the project file.
- Coordinate hot work permits with fire safety.
- Provide additional related reporting as required.
Advisory
- Participate and serve as Owner's representative at all meetings among Owner, Architect and Contractor/Consultant.
- Update project manager on status of work or problems with project on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the particular project.
- Communicate with project manager or Senior Project Manager any problems or issues that may require upper management involvement to reach resolution.
- Communicate with building managers, zone leaders, campus coordinators, clients, fire safety engineers and state fire marshal as needed to ensure understanding of projects occurring in particular buildings.
- Solve as many field problems and issues as possible, understanding the limitations of this position and the requirement to include the project manager when required.
- Provide constant feedback to the project manager or Senior Project Manager on contractor
performance so that the contractor can be provided with appropriate feedback.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate phased occupancy of the completed facility, including moving logistics for operational units based on intimate knowledge of the completed facility.
- Work with other departments including signage, VCU Net, telecommunications, movers, and support shops to ensure a complete project is ready for turn-over.
- Appraise various Owner disciplines, i.e., interiors, movers, utilities, etc., of critical time schedules, coordinate their access to the site and provide informational assistance to avoid conflicts with other work in progress.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Significant experience in the commercial construction field
- Knowledge of state building codes
- Knowledge of commercial construction
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written accounts of job progress and observations
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial building inspection certifications through VA DHCD preferred
- Knowledge of VUSBC preferred
- Knowledge of VA CPSM preferred
- Trade licensure preferred
- Proficiency with general construction management software preferred
Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
University Job Title: 17211N - Compliance Specialist FM 1
