Construction/Building Inspector

Post Date

Jul 25, 2025

Location

Norfolk,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23508
US
Sep 25, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Light Industrial

Req #

NOR-792649

Pay Rate

$35 - $44 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Work Description Departmental Objective The departments key objective is to ensure construction projects are completed safely, with quality, on time and on budget which directly supports the Universitys strategic goals of creating a viable, lively campus community and finding the means to accomplish all of its strategic goals. State the chief objective of the position in two to three sentences The incumbent in this position plays a critical role in ensuring that construction work is done safely and in accordance with code, while maintaining the project schedules critical path. Perform construction inspections for projects assigned in compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Construction and Professional Services Manual, General Conditions, Section 16, titles, Inspection. Perform construction document reviews and associative construction project reports, record keeping and code related inspections and authorizations as required. Perform all duties in a manner that will promote the progress of the work

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Required Skills & Experience

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of construction procedures, principles, and codes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective skills in reading and understanding construction contract documents and blueprints.
Effective negotiation skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and MS Project.
Demonstrated ability to recognize construction discrepancies, problems, inconsistencies, and ensure correction or solution by documentation and necessary action.
Demonstrated ability to maintain thorough records of all project conditions and situations.

Required Special licenses, registration or certifications Valid drivers license and insurable driving record.

Education or training None

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience as a construction supervisor with experience planning, estimating, codes, labor laws, and specifications and blueprint interpretations. Some experience covering major construction processes, procedures, practices and problems.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

State Recognized license in commercial building inspection or Trade Master License or ICC Building inspection certification.
Considerable experience as a certified (city, state or federal) building inspector and/or Project Management Professional (PMP), to include onsite inspections of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics and lab spaces to evaluate the facilitys compliance with rules, standards and best practices for patient care, security and infection control.

Basic experience working in scheduling software such as Primavera, Suretrack or MS Project.
10 Hour OSHA Training Course.
Some experience interacting with code officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Working proficiency in a range of Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.