Mechanical Inspector Jobs

About The Position

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.