Mechanical Inspector

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

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.