MEP Inspector

Hill international•Harlingen, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Part-time MEP Inspector - Healthcare in Harlingen, Texas. This role involves conducting daily observations of construction work to ensure compliance with approved contract drawings, specifications, applicable code items, and approved submittals and shop drawings. The inspector will issue Observation Reports for non-compliance, attend early morning, evening, or after-hours installations, and maintain on-site project documentation. Responsibilities include documenting inspection information in the contractor and/or client project management information system (PMIS), coordinating and monitoring material testing, air balance testing, and systems testing. The role also involves monitoring the Commissioning process, including equipment testing, functional performance tests, and building integration of inter-related systems. Additionally, the inspector will monitor deficiency logs, issue punch lists for various inspections, and stay current with applicable Codes and Regulations.

Requirements

10 – 15 years of experience.
Experience as a mechanical, electrical and plumbing foreman.
Must be willing to work in Harlingen, TX.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare and/or research projects is preferred but not required.
ICC Certified (by discipline – mechanical, plumber, electrical) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily observation of construction work for compliance with approved contract drawings, specifications, applicable code items, and approved submittals and shop drawings.
Issue Observation Reports noting conditions of non-compliance, with proper reference to detailed drawings and specifications sections.
Attend early morning, evening, or after-hours installations (ex: concrete pours) requiring owner representation.
Maintain and organize on-site project documentation, including inspection and test reports, inspection logs, inspection maps showing areas complete, pass / fail logs, and other client required documentation.
Documenting inspection information in the contractor and/or client project management information system (PMIS).
Coordinate and monitor material testing, air balance testing, and systems testing.
Monitor Commissioning process, including equipment testing, functional performance tests and building integration of inter-related systems.
Monitor deficiency logs to ensure follow-up re-testing and system performance.
Issue punch lists for above ceiling, open wall and Substantial Completion inspections, and revisit to confirm completion of deficiencies.
Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types etc.).