Mechanical Inspector

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, focused on protecting client interests and exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the construction of a wide variety of airport improvements and utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, and agreements for work; 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, 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, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accountability in 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 as needed.
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing mechanical inspections for Building Construction.
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam).
• Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials and methods used in the installation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• 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.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including day, swing, and night.
• Openness to work modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as dictated by contractors' work activities and accelerated project schedules.
• Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.

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.
• Willingness to learn prescriptive items required by the agency.
• Strong understanding of diverse code requirements (CBC & CMC).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $106,000 - $136,000, based on the applicant’s qualifications, education, experience, and work location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Auto & Home Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Certification Incentive Program
• Hill University Learning and Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Years of Service Awards Program