Senior Construction Inspector (Mechanical) - Design and Construction

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

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About The Position

Provides skilled, professional-level construction project quality assurance to ensure compliance with contract documents and oversees construction projects collaboratively with the Construction Manager. The project portfolio is typically 1–3 projects, with an average value of $50M–$100M. The position requires flexible hours for construction observations and may require early-morning, evening, or after-hours attendance for installations such as concrete pours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
10 years of related experience in complex commercial or institutional construction.
Technical certification, licensure, or apprenticeship in one or more building trades.
Ability to work flexible hours for construction observations.
Knowledge of applicable construction codes and regulations, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, and SWPPP.

Responsibilities

Observe mechanical construction work daily for compliance with approved contract drawings, specifications, RFIs, Change Orders, submittals, and shop drawings.
Issue Observation Reports documenting non-compliant conditions and referencing applicable drawings and specification sections.
Attend early-morning, evening, or after-hours installations as owner representative.
Maintain and organize on-site project documentation, including inspection and test reports, RFIs, ASIs, and change-control documents.
Review and confirm or modify approval of monthly contractor Payment Applications.
Survey construction progress and confirm percent complete by trade.
Coordinate and monitor material testing, air-balance testing, and systems testing.
Monitor commissioning, including equipment testing, functional performance tests, and integration of related building systems.
Monitor deficiency logs and ensure follow-up testing and system-performance checks.
Assist the Resident Construction Manager (RCM) in resolving architectural, civil, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical construction issues.
Draft Field Directives and Field Orders for RCM approval when needed to expedite work and document direction to the contractor.
Confirm pricing using R.S. Means or other specified cost-estimating tools.
Attend pre-construction and regular on-site construction meetings.
Facilitate pre-installation meetings for roofing, glazing, precast panels, curtain walls, waterproofing, foundations, structural framing, and other systems as required by specifications.
Coordinate with campus facilities and operations when work requires utility outages, noise control, traffic control, or security; attend pre-outage planning meetings.
Monitor close-out procedures, including O&M manuals, as-builts, punch lists, and warranty walk-throughs.
Issue punch lists for above-ceiling, open-wall, and Substantial Completion inspections, and revisit to confirm deficiencies are corrected.
Monitor and document job-site safety, SWPPP Best Management Practices, and posted notifications; follow up on contractor corrections and maintain SWPPP and safety inspection files.
Stay current with applicable codes and regulations, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and requirements for relevant building types and local jurisdictions.
Interface with and support users, campus operations, architects, engineers, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to help resolve conflicts.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.