Inspector, Mechanical LAWA

Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Los Angeles CA
Annual Salary: $137280
Application Closing Date: September 11 2026

Scope Summary

TheMechanicalInspectorwillsupportLAWAsconstructioninspectionandworkasamemberofLAWA QualityAssurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWAs Capital Improvement Program.

*CandidatesmustpossessacurrentICCcertificationasaCommercialMechanicalInspectortoapply.

*ProofofCal-OSHA30hr.trainingwithinthelast4yearspriortoassignment

*SuccessfullyhiredcandidatesmusthaveLAWASIDAbadgepriortoofficialstart.

*Mustbeabletoworkanyassignedshift-dayswingornight-asrequiredtomeetthecontractors construction schedule.

ProfessionalExperienceLevel/MinimumQualifications

• Mechanicalinspection staffshall have 3years or moreexperience performing mechanical inspections for Building Construction.
• Mechanicalinspection staff possessa thorough knowledgeof the materialsand methods used in the installation of plumbing heating air conditioning and refrigeration installations.
• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector
• 4years
• Fall protection and harness training.

PreferredQualificationsandExperience:

• AdditionalCurrentICCcertificationasaCommercialPlumbingInspector
• NFPA 70E standards training within the last 3 years.
• Plumbing experience (journeyman/master level) with progression into inspection.
• Experienceinspectingmechanicalsystemsoflarge-scalecommercialindustrialorpublic buildings.
• Confined Space EntryTraining
• Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on
• significant construction projects.
• Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders including contractors engineers and city officials.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies ensuring that all aspects of construction
• meet the required standards.
• Mustbe open to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency.
• Astrong understanding of diverse code requirements (CBC & CMC).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

EssentialJobDuties

• Inspects the construction of a wide variety of airport improvements and utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans specifications contracts permits environmental documents agreements for work and may provide construction inspection support.
• Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of mechanical and plumbing systems across building and terminal construction projects ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications review and interpret construction documents including blueprints and shop drawings submittals RFIs and change orders.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in preparing comprehensive daily inspection reports that clearly document the WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE and HOW of all observed construction activities ensuring accuracy clarity and accountability in tracking progress and identifying issues deficiencies or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Verifycontractorcompliancewithlocalandnationalelectricalcodes(7070E 72) and LAWA-specific standards.
• Trackanddocumenttime-and-materialworkfieldchangesandjobquantities
• Assistinvalidatingcontractorprogresspaymentrequestsbasedonanapprovedscheduleof values.

• Supportspecialinspectionsandtestingactivitiescoordinatingwithengineerscontractors and third-party agencies as needed.

  PerforminspectionsofMechanicalandPlumbingincludingbutnotlimitedto:

• DomesticWaterandSewageSystems
• Ventingfiresprinklersandgaspiping
• HVACsystems(airhandlerschillersboilersductwork)
• SmokeControlSystems
• Mechanicalventilationandexhaust
• Fireandlifesafetyintegration()
• Mechanicalandplumbingshutdownslockout/tagoutprocedures
• Commissioningandbalancingreports
• Undergroundutilities
• Firelifesafetysystemsincludingsmoke/heatdetectorsandFM-200suppressionsystems

Education/Training

• Highschooldiploma(orequivalent)

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• KnowledgeofProjectManagementInformationSoftwareusedforinspection/document control (i.e. Microsoft Office Outlook Xcel Word PM Web Adobe Pro Bluebeam etc.)
• Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficientlyincludingchangeorderssubmittalsRFIsandotherinspectiondocumentswith minimal supervision.

Element-SpecificRequirements/Notes

• Mayassumeotherdutiesasrequired/needed.
• Mayberequiredtoworkvariousshiftsincludingdayswingandnight.
• Shallbeopentoworkmodifiedschedulesincludingnightsandweekendsasdictatedbythe contractors work activities and accelerated project schedules.
• Availabilitytoworkovertimeasrequiredtomeetprojectdeadlinesandensuretimely completion of tasks is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance:100% premium covered by the company for employees
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Life Insurance AD&D
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 days Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical and Dependent
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Financial Assistance Program
• Monthly Phone reimbursement

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VSCE is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color women and LGBTQ applicants to apply.

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