GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Sr. Facilitation Construction Manager or Sr. DCC Construction Manager, will assist in the enforcement and implementation of building codes and energy codes for compliance of building systems during construction and alterations for life and safety. Performs construction document plan reviews and inspections for all newly constructed or modified facilities for code compliance of projects submitted by the Airport Board, Concessions, and Tenants for compliance with the International Code Council (ICC) family of model codes, DFW International Airport Design Criteria Manual, DFW International Airport Code Amendments for Construction, Federal and State Regulations, Construction Standards and FAA Regulations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with Designers, Engineers, Project Managers, Stakeholders, QA Construction Inspectors and Contractors to ensure efficient and effective compliance of DFW International Airport construction projects with adopted ICC family of model codes, DFW International Airport Design Criteria Manual, and DFW International Airport Code Amendments for Construction through construction document plan review and construction inspections.
• Performs construction document plan reviews and construction inspections in the designated building code discipline.
• Ensures Airport facilities comply with FAA Regulations and other mandated design standards.
• Records and documents inspection, plan review and testing results. Issues deficiency reports and monitors remedial work. Records re-inspection and retesting results. Ensures correction of all construction document plan review and inspection deficiencies.
• Keeps abreast of new code changes and materials. Provides technical assistance as it relates to code interpretation and conformance, constructability, and quality assurance at each project phase from design through final inspection.
• The incumbent functions under general review and at times autonomously, with the supervisor available to answer more difficult questions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ experience in construction inspections and construction document plan examination. Possesses and maintains an active status International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector Certificate; ICC Building Plans Examiner Certificate; ICC Commercial Energy Inspector Certificate; ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner Certificate; ICC Commercial Combination Inspector Certificate; ICC Combination Plans Examiner Certificate.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the ICC family of codes; Local, State, and National Codes and Regulations relating to major construction development, building systems and energy conservation systems.
• Ability to detect and correct non-complying items during construction document plan review and through inspection of the in-progress or finished work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain harmonious internal and external working relationships.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et al., and DFW Airport’s Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon each badge renewal.
• This is a designated safety sensitive position as defined in DFW Airport’s Drug and Alcohol Administrative Policy and Procedure. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety sensitive position.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point) and municipal building department permitting software systems.
• Experience using Apple iPad.
• Experience using Apple iPad mobile municipal building department inspection applications.
• Experience using Blue Beam and Adobe Acrobat applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams application and Outlook email application.

EFFORTS:

• Works in an office, mechanical rooms, confined spaces, terminal buildings, outside environment, and at construction sites.
• Sits for prolonged periods of time.
• Uses keyboard devices and a computer monitor.
• Uses near-visual acuity in reading written documents, technical documents, and design drawings.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Uses substantial reasoning in problem solving and code interpretation.
• Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing and in person.
• Drives to locations on and off Airport property.
• Climbs ladders and works in physically awkward situations, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and walking on uneven terrain.
• Walks and stands for extended periods.
• Uses permitting and inspection tools, flashlights, and test equipment.
• Complies with the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) current rules and regulations.
• Wears OSHA approved clothing for construction workers and OSHA approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for construction workers.
• Wears DFW International Airport issued uniform clothing.