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Construction Inspector
UCI Series Concepts
Class Specifications - E.20
Principal Construction Inspector - 7001
Senior Construction Inspector - 7002
Associate Construction Inspector - 7003
Assistant Construction Inspector - 7004
March, 1973
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SERIES CONCEPT
Construction Inspectors perform or supervise the inspection of construction
work by contractors, both new construction and alterations; represent
Executive Architects, Executive Engineers, and the University in obtaining
compliance with contract terms and specifications; and perform other related
duties as required.
Incumbents typically are assigned responsibility for inspecting construction-
in-progress of buildings and utility systems, both new construction and
alterations; read and interpret plans, maps and specifications; consult with
University representatives, Executive Architects and Engineers, and
contractors in regard to construction matters affecting the project;
coordinate the various subcontractors; prepare daily reports and weekly
summaries of work performed and progress made; provide information for change
orders and "as-built" records; provide estimates of work progress and
recommend or authorize progress payments to contractors; conduct or
participate in preliminary and final inspections before acceptance of
contractors' work; obtain compliance with guarantees on completed projects;
review and recommend action on design development and construction documents
for construction features; and obtain and maintain comprehensive information
on building materials, construction processes, trade practices, and building
codes.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Principal Construction Inspector
Under general direction, incumbents assist the Campus Architect in planning,
organizing, and supervising the work of the construction inspection section of
the campus physical planning and construction staff; represent the Campus
Architect and Executive Architects and Engineers in meetings and conferences
with contractors and staff members; review design development and construction
documents, specifications, and bid documents, for construction features, prior
to release for bid; assume responsibility for all aspects of bid procedure;
resolve emergency problems in the field which occur during construction; and,
participate in final inspection and final acceptance procedures.
Incumbents typically have responsibility for a staff of several construction
inspectors, including a Senior Construction Inspector as assistant supervisor.
They usually are not assigned complete responsibility for construction
contract administration and control, since project architects or project
engineers typically are assigned full budgetary responsibility for their
projects. On campuses with a construction management section which carries
complete responsibility for construction contract administration and control,
the class of Principal Construction inspector is not used.
Senior Construction Inspector
Under direction, incumbents assist the officer in charge of construction
management or construction inspection for a campus physical planning and
construction staff, in the supervision of a group of Associate and Assistant
Construction Inspectors; assign and review the work of construction
inspectors; analyze inspectors' reports and on the basis of such reports and
personal inspections make final decisions in the field concerning job
conditions, time schedules, and construction methods; approve or recommend
approval of progress schedules and progress payments; participate in final
inspections; obtain compliance with guarantees an completed projects; and
supervise preparation of "as-built" records.
Incumbents of this class typically are qualified as construction inspectors
in one phase of construction (general building, electrical, or mechanical)
and spend a substantial portion of time performing the most difficult field
inspections, resolving problems referred by subordinate staff and contractors.
They also assist in the administration of the construction management or
construction inspection office. Supervision over the position is exercised
by the Principal Construction Inspector, Principal Engineer, or Construction
Associate Construction Inspector
Under direction, incumbents perform all or many of the duties indicated for
the series under the Series Concept. This is the full operational level in
construction inspection work at which incumbents are frequently expected to
operate independently in difficult inspection service for Executive Architects
or Executive Engineers. While full knowledge of all trades is desirable,
incumbents typically specialize in one field (general building, electrical or
mechanical). The general building inspector typically is the resident
inspector for a major building project and coordinates the services of the
electrical and mechanical inspectors, who cover several projects concurrently.
Supervision over such positions is usually exercised by a Senior Construction
Inspector and/or the officer in charge of construction management or
construction inspection for a campus physical planning and construction staff.
Assistant Construction Inspector
Under general supervision, incumbents perform inspection work of moderate
difficulty on the construction and alteration of buildings. This class is the
entry level class for construction inspection work. Assignments are limited
to portions of major building projects or to small buildings and structures,
both new construction and alterations.
Assignments at this level are expected to be of moderate difficulty and
responsibility, with work subject to chocking and review by a Senior and/or
Associate Construction Inspector. Incumbents typically are expected to
progress to the class of Associate Construction Inspector.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Principal Construction Inspector
Graduation from high school and six years of experience in building or utility
construction work, including three years as an inspector or superintendent of
major construction work; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Senior Construction Inspector
Graduation from high school and five years of experience in building or
utility construction work, including three years as an inspector or
superintendent of major construction work; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Associate Construction Inspector
Graduation from high school and four years of experience in building or
utility construction work, including one year as an inspector or
superintendent of major construction work; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Assistant Construction Inspector
Graduation from high school and two years of journeyman level experience in
a construction trade; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Note: For all of the above classes, college training in architecture or
engineering may be substituted for qualifying experience in
construction work, on the basis of four years of college for one year
of construction experience.
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