Mechanical Inspector

Location: Arlington, VA
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Mechanical Inspector for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Arlington, VA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience inspecting complex mechanical systems particularly within hospital, laboratory, and clean room environments. The Mechanical Inspector will play a critical role in ensuring mechanical construction activities comply with contract documents, federal requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, for compliance with contract requirements, codes, and industry standards

• Perform inspections on hospital, laboratory, and clean room mechanical systems

• Review contractor shop drawings, submittals, and product data to verify conformance with project specifications

• Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning activities to confirm proper functionality and performance

• Witness and document critical tests such as pressure tests, leak tests, and system start-ups

• Identify, document, and report non-conformances; coordinate with contractors and engineers to implement corrective actions

• Oversee corrective actions for unacceptable construction work and support final inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities

• Conduct labor interviews to verify worker classification and wage compliance

• Immediately notify contractors and appropriate officials of any potentially life-threatening safety conditions

• Verify the quality of materials, workmanship, and equipment installations

• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection reports, logs, and quality control documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field plus relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Experience performing mechanical inspections on construction projects

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with hospital, laboratory, or clean room mechanical systems

• Experience working on federally managed construction projects

• Experience reviewing contractor shop drawings and submittals

• Experience working in and around historic properties

• OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Certification

• Familiarity with federal project management and reporting systems