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Sr. Construction Inspector

University of Nebraska System
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2027
Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is a member of the Building and Fire Safety (B&FS) department of Facilities, Planning, and Capital Programs (FP&PC). This department is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for enforcement of the State Building Act, and by Delegated Authority of the State Fire Marshal, the AHJ for all applicable Fire and Life Safety Codes for most of the University of Nebraska System, including the UNO, UNL & UNK campuses, as well as their outlying stations. Responsibilities include Code enforcement, verifying and documenting compliance with construction documents on all projects, ensuring public safety on all campuses, and other technical tasks as required. This position supports the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the enforcement of applicable building, fire and life safety codes. The position also serves as a construction inspector and quality assurance resource, providing field observations, compliance verification, and reporting throughout project delivery. The position works closely with project managers, design professionals, contractors, and University stakeholders to support safe and successful project outcomes. The position will work primarily out of the Lincoln office.

Additional Info

About Us:

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

5 years experience as a commercial construction contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge of commercial construction work.

Certification as a ICC Commercial Building Inspector is required as well as certification as one of the following: NFPA Fire Inspector; NFPA Fire Plans Examiner; ICC Building Code Official, or ICC Commercial Plans Examiner.


Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.


Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

One or more related technical code-related certifications

Experience in building and/or fire code enforcement.


Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE.

Information at a Glance
Req Id: 2502
Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP)
Org Unit: Facilities Planning&Capital Prgrms UNCA
Job Location: Lincoln, NE 68588
Application Review Date: 11/9/26
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: Minimum of $72,000
Job Type: Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: humanresources@nebraska.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.

Posting Start Date: 10/23/26

Salary : $72,000

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