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 A. 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
B. Commissioning (Cx) & Startup Support
- Liaison to Commissioning Agent
- Equipment Startups
- Functional Performance Testing
- Building Automation System (BAS)
C. Submittal & RFI Technical Support
- Constructability Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
D. Deficiency Tracking & Quality Control
- Issue Tracking
- Verification of Corrective Work
E. Port Operations & Schedule Coordination
- Operational Continuity
- Schedule Alignment
F. Progress Documentation & Reporting
- Daily Logs
- Periodic Summaries
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