Senior Construction Inspector (Mechanical) - Design and Construction
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX
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 typical portfolio consists of 1–3 projects with average values of $50 million–$100 million. Flexible hours are required for construction observations, including early morning, evening, or after-hours installations that require owner representation.
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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily observations of mechanical construction work for compliance with approved contract drawings, specifications, RFIs, Change Orders, approved submittals, and shop drawings.
- Issue Observation Reports documenting non-compliant conditions with references to applicable drawings and specifications.
- Maintain and organize on-site mechanical project documentation, including inspection and test reports, RFIs, ASIs, and project change-control documents.
- Review and confirm or modify and approve monthly contractor Payment Applications; survey construction progress to 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 inter-related building systems; track deficiency logs and follow up on retesting and system performance.
- Assist the Resident Construction Manager (RCM) in resolving construction issues involving architectural, civil, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.
- 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 between contractors and subcontractors before installation of roofing, glazing, precast panels, curtain walls, waterproofing, foundations, structural framing, and other specified systems.
- Coordinate with campus facilities and operations when work requires utility outages, noise control, traffic control, or security; attend pre-outage planning meetings.
- Monitor project close-out, 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 verify completion of deficiencies.
- 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 on applicable codes and regulations, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and requirements for building types or 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
