Full-Time
Mechanical Inspector
Posted on 9/4/2026
O2EPCM
Compensation Overview
$62 - $70/hr
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Southern California residency proof is required. Various shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime may be required.
Category
 Manufacturing Quality & Test (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
HVAC
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience performing mechanical inspections for building construction.
- Thorough knowledge of materials and methods used in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration installations.
- Current International Code Council certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector.
- Proof of Cal-OSHA 30-hour training completed within the last 4 years.
- Fall protection and harness training.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of project management information software used for inspection and document control, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PMWeb, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Bluebeam.
- Computer proficiency to review and use electronic contract documents, change orders, submittals, requests for information, and other inspection documents with minimal supervision.
- Must possess a LAWA SIDA badge before the official start.
- Must provide proof of residency in Southern California.
- Must be able to work assigned day, swing, or night shifts and modified schedules including nights and weekends as required by contractor activities.
Responsibilities
- Inspect construction of airport improvements and utility projects for conformance with plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, and work agreements.
- Conduct daily inspections of mechanical and plumbing systems across building and terminal construction projects.
- Review and interpret construction documents, including blueprints, shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, and change orders.
- Prepare comprehensive daily inspection reports documenting observed construction activities, progress, deficiencies, and 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 against an approved schedule of values.
- Support special inspections and testing activities while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies.
- Inspect domestic water and sewage systems; venting, fire sprinklers, and gas piping; HVAC systems including air handlers, chillers, boilers, and ductwork; smoke control systems; mechanical ventilation and exhaust; fire and life safety integration; mechanical and plumbing shutdowns and lockout/tagout procedures; commissioning and balancing reports; underground utilities; and fire and life safety systems including smoke/heat detectors and FM-200 suppression systems.
Desired Qualifications
- Additional current International Code Council certification as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector.
- NFPA 70E standards training completed within the last 3 years.
- Plumbing experience at journeyman or master level with progression into inspection.
- Experience inspecting mechanical systems in 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.
- Experience coordinating complex projects with contractors, engineers, city officials, and other stakeholders.
- Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies to ensure construction meets required standards.
- Strong understanding of diverse code requirements, including the California Building Code and California Mechanical Code.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.