Building Inspection Technician Senior (35844)

Location: Brownsville, TX

Pay Range: $36.71 – $39.58 per hour

Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive field inspection & technical verification
• Daily site observations
• Mechanical & HVAC systems inspection
• Electrical & low‑voltage systems inspection
• Plumbing & fire protection inspection
• Standards compliance
• Material and equipment tracking
• Mock‑up and benchmark reviews
• Tracking of inspected commissioning (Cx) & startup support
• Liaison to commissioning agent
• Equipment startups & functional performance testing
• Building automation system (BAS) submittal & RFI technical support
• Constructability assessments
• Interdisciplinary coordination
• Deficiency tracking & quality control
• Issue tracking
• Verification of corrective work
• Port operations & schedule coordination
• Operational continuity schedule alignment
• Progress documentation & reporting (daily logs, periodic summaries)

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience in construction inspection or field engineering, with a verified specialization in MEP systems on complex commercial or federal projects.
• Project profile: successful field experience on at least two (2) multi‑phased modernization or new‑construction projects of a similar scale (large‑scale campus environments, critical infrastructure facilities, or LPOEs) valued at $50 M or greater.
• Standards knowledge: exceptional working knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and OSHA safety regulations.
• Technical literacy & domain‑specific knowledge:
  • HVAC/BAS mastery: advanced proficiency in auditing centralized hydronic plant loops, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) layouts, air‑filtration mechanics (MERV/HEPA sequencing), and localized exhaust extraction systems; deep understanding of BACnet protocols, BAS graphic sequence‑of‑operations logic, and thorough knowledge of the IMC.
  • Electrical infrastructure depth: expert familiarity with short‑circuit current ratings (SCCR), arc‑flash safety boundaries, selective coordination requirements for overcurrent protective devices, and emergency infrastructure load‑shedding architecture.
  • Plumbing & special systems safety: thorough understanding of the IPC, backflow‑prevention assembly testing, medical/specialty‑gas certifications, and hydraulic calculations for automatic fire‑sprinkler networks (NFPA 13/14/20).
• Digital tools literacy: expert capability in navigating and cross‑referencing multi‑layered 2D blueprints, detailed structural cross‑sections, 3D BIM programs (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection), and complex technical specification matrices.
• Software proficiency: proven experience using enterprise‑level electronic project‑management software for daily logs, RFI tracking, submittal packages, and deficiency metrics.
• Communication & collaboration: demonstrated history of providing objective technical guidance, drafting clear professional summaries, and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups (including GSA Project Managers, CBP operations staff, and prime contractors).