Building Inspection Technician Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications:
The candidate nominated for this position must possess the following minimum professional criteria:

Experience:
A 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 working on at least two (2) multi phased modernization or new construction projects of a similar profile (e.g., large scale campus environments, critical infrastructure facilities, or LPOEs) valued at $50M 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. Must possess a deep understanding of BACnet protocols and BAS graphic sequence of operations logic. Thorough understanding of 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 IPC, backflow prevention assembly testing, medical/specialty gas certifications, and standard 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 Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection), and complex technical specification matrices.
Software Proficiency: Proven experience utilizing enterprise-level electronic project management software for project administration, including data entry 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).

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