Inspector, Mechanical - Airport Development: Sustainability, Energy, Environmental and Development Services

Candidates must possess a current ICC certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector, proof of Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years, and be able to obtain a LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start. Must be available to work any assigned shift—day, swing, or night—to meet the contractor’s construction schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction of airport improvements and utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, and agreements.
• 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, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Prepare comprehensive daily inspection reports documenting the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all observed construction activities, tracking progress and identifying issues, deficiencies, or safety concerns.
• Verify contractor compliance with local and national mechanical and plumbing codes, and LAWA-specific standards.
• 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.
• Perform inspections of mechanical and plumbing installations, including:
  • 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

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience performing mechanical inspections for building construction.
• Thorough knowledge of materials and methods used in 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

• 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 requiring coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies to ensure construction meets required standards.
• Strong understanding of diverse code requirements (CBC & CMC).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam).
• Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and inspection documents with minimal supervision.

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Must be available to work various shifts, including day, swing, and night, as well as modified schedules, nights, and weekends as dictated by contractors' work activities and accelerated project schedules.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Pay

Salary Range: $118,560 to $188,215 per year.