Mechanical Inspector

Position Description Summary

The Mechanical Inspector will support construction inspection and work as a member of
Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects.
*Candidates must possess a current ICC certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector to apply.
*Proof of Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years prior to assignment
*Must be able to work any assigned shift - day swing or night - as required to meet the contractors
construction schedule.

Professional Experience Level/Minimum Qualifications

Mechanical inspection staff shall have 3 years or more experience performing mechanical
inspections for Building Construction.
Mechanical inspection staff possess a thorough knowledge of the materials and methods used in
the installation of plumbing heating air conditioning and refrigeration installations.
Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Proof of Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years
Fall protection and harness training.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Additional Current ICC certification as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector
NFPA 70E standards training within the last 3 years.
Plumbing experience (journeyman/master level) with progression into inspection.
Experience inspecting mechanical systems of large-scale commercial industrial or public
buildings.
Confined Space Entry Training
Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on
significant construction projects.
Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders including
contractors engineers and city officials.
Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies ensuring that all aspects of construction
meet the required standards.

Must be open to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency.

A strong understanding of diverse code requirements (CBC & CMC).
Excellent communication and time management skills.

Essential Job Duties

Inspects the construction of a wide variety of airport improvements and utilities projects to
ensure conformance to plans specifications contracts permits environmental documents
agreements for work and may provide construction inspection support.
Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of mechanical and plumbing systems across building
and terminal construction projects ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project
specifications review and interpret construction documents including blueprints and shop
drawings submittals RFIs and change orders.
Demonstrates strong proficiency in preparing comprehensive daily inspection reports that
clearly document the WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE and HOW of all observed construction
activities ensuring accuracy clarity and accountability in tracking progress and identifying
issues deficiencies or safety concerns in a timely manner.
Verify contractor compliance with local and national mechanical and plumbing codes.
Track and document time-and-material work field changes and job quantities
Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of
values.
Support special inspections and testing activities coordinating with engineers contractors and
third-party agencies as needed.
Perform inspections of Mechanical and Plumbing installations including but not limited to:

Domestic Water and Sewage Systems
Venting fire sprinklers and gas piping
HVAC systems (air handlers chillers boilers ductwork)
Smoke Control Systems
Mechanical ventilation and exhaust
Fire and life safety integration (e.g. smoke dampers)
Mechanical and plumbing shutdowns lockout / tagout procedures
Commissioning and balancing reports
Underground utilities

Fire life safety systems including smoke/heat detectors and FM-200 suppression systems
Hardware/Software Knowledge
Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control
(i.e. Microsoft Office Outlook Xcel Word PM Web Adobe Pro Bluebeam etc.).
Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents
efficiently including change orders submittals RFIs and other inspection documents with
minimal supervision.

Education/Training

High school diploma (or equivalent)

NOTE:
May assume other duties as required/needed.
May be required to work various shifts including day swing and night.
Shall be open to work modified schedules including nights and weekends as dictated by the
contractors work activities and accelerated project schedules.
Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and ensure timely
completion of tasks is preferred

Required Experience:

IC