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George Mason University · 13 hours ago

Code Compliance Coordinator

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

George Mason University is the largest and most diverse university in Virginia, seeking a Code Compliance Coordinator to oversee building code compliance and inspection activities. The role involves managing inspections, providing guidance on technical code issues, and ensuring adherence to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Inspects construction sites and buildings, and observes plans to confirm compliance with approved construction documents, established policies, and applicable State and Federal building codes and regulations

Coordinates and performs all required inspections, including substantial and final completion inspections, and make recommendations to the UBO for actionable warnings, citations, and violation notices

Provides leadership, direction, and guidance on technical code issues, strategies, procedures, and institutional awareness

Reviews and assists in the development of project requirements to ensure appropriate technical content and scope, including investigation and analysis of existing buildings to determine upgrade needs and continued code compliance

Assists in developing and implementing building inspection and plan review routines, methods, policies, procedures, and standards

Assists in the development and training of inspection standards and methods to ensure high-quality inspection services

Provides recommendations to resolve deficiencies and identify solutions arising from differing code interpretations

Researches and remains current with all applicable building codes

Must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness during frequent contact with designers, developers, contractors, the SFMO, and university personnel in a professional, fair, and cooperative manner; and

The ultimate objective of this function is to help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the University community and the building occupants

Confers with the OUBO review team, owners, architects, engineers, developers, and contractors to ensure code compliance and understanding

Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with project managers, field representatives, professional consultants, the State Fire Marshal Office, and other stakeholders

Implement and assist the UBO with training opportunities for the university community, including AE professionals, contractors, and GMU employees

Assists UBO with updating and maintaining university procedures related to OUBO processes within the HECO manual

The ultimate objective of this function is to help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the University community and the building occupants

Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on building code inspection compliance matters

Implements and reviews reports to verify that established goals and objectives are achieved; and

Manages the OUBO inspection program by developing, maintaining, and improving procedures and policies for effective and efficient deliverables

Qualification

Virginia Uniform Statewide Building CodeBuilding inspection experiencePolicy developmentProject management softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteConstruction meansMethodsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsVirginia DHCD Combination Commercial Inspector certificationVirginia EIT certificationICC certifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Considerable progressively responsible experience in building and construction inspection activities and operations (typically three or more years)

Significant experience with scheduling, planning, and managing building code enforcement operations, including policy development, procedural implementation, evaluation, and administrative functions of a building department

Extensive familiarity and experience using computer-based applications, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook 365, Bluebeam Revu, Project management software such as Trimble

Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of inspection program development and administration

Demonstrated knowledge of means and methods of complex commercial and industrial construction inspections

Demonstrated knowledge of applied principles and practices of scheduling for inspection administration

Demonstrated knowledge of seismic and energy considerations in the design and construction of buildings and structures

Extensive knowledge and experience with overseeing enforcement of the USBC and referenced standards

Extensive knowledge of building and infrastructure design, construction inspections, and construction means and methods across a variety of facility types, sizes, and uses

Knowledge of the legal aspects of administering the building code

Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills, including the fortitude to uphold findings that may not always be popular

Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, solicit input, and make analytical and objective decisions in conformance with adopted codes and regulations

Ability to navigate complex environments involving multiple internal and external stakeholders with differing perspectives, interests, and goals

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations

Ability to work independently and prioritize project work appropriately

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to move about construction sites and commercial/residential properties in a safe and effective manner

Ability to maintain professionalism, fairness, and cooperation in complex and potentially sensitive situations involving diverse stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to interact with designers, developers, contractors, the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO), and university personnel with considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness

Commitment to upholding the health, safety, and welfare of the University community and building occupants through consistent and equitable enforcement through inspections of building codes and standards

Virginia DHCD Combination Commercial Inspector certification is required within one year of hire

Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411