Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector

Overview

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Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector to support complex building construction projects with a strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring mechanical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with contract documents, industry standards, and applicable codes. The ideal candidate brings deep field experience, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with contractors, engineers, and government stakeholders to proactively identify issues, enforce quality expectations, and support successful project closeout.

• Inspect mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, for compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Identify and report non-conformances, coordinating with contractors and engineers to implement corrective actions.
• Conduct Labor Interviews with contractor and subcontractor employees periodically to verify that workers are correctly classified and are being paid the correct wages (DEPENDING ON TRADE).
• Immediately notify the construction contractor, the COR, or other GSA officials if a potentially life-threatening safety condition is observed.
• Inspectors shall promptly report, in writing, progress and observed variances from the contract requirements through daily reports saved to the Owner’s preferred Project Management Information System (PMIS).
• Monitor the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring proper functionality and performance.
• Oversee corrective actions for unacceptable construction work.
• Support final inspections, punch lists, and project closeouts and make sure all mechanical systems meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Verify that tests are conducted as scheduled, witness selected tests, checking test results, if required, oversee retesting, and retain test records.
• Verify the quality of materials, workmanship, and equipment installations to ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Witness and document critical tests, such as pressure tests, leak tests, and system start-ups.

Minimum Requirements:

• HS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Eight (8) years building construction experience with emphasis on Quality Assurance/Quality Control with oversight responsibility for mechanical/HVAC, plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of local and national codes
• Knowledge of construction methods and techniques.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working on federal and higher education managed construction projects
• Experience in reviewing contractor shop drawings and submittals
• Experience working in and around historic properties and occupied modernizations are desirable
• OSHA 10-hour training certification
• Certified Construction Quality Manager for Contractors (CQM-C) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Experience working with federal Project Management Systems

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and…