Mechanical Inspector

Work Location: On-site - Los Angeles, CA

About the Role

The Mechanical Inspector will support LAWA's construction inspection and work as a member of LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA's Capital Improvement Program.

Successfully hired candidates must have a LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start. Must be able to work any assigned shift—day, swing, or night—as required to meet the contractor's construction schedule.

Requirements

• Current ICC certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector
• Proof of Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years, prior to assignment
• Fall protection and harness training
• 3 years or more experience performing mechanical inspections for Building Construction
• Thorough knowledge of the materials and methods used in the installation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration installations

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, ensuring construction meets required standards
• Openness to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency
• Strong understanding of diverse code requirements (CBC & CMC)
• Excellent communication and time management skills

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, 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Skills

• 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