What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Construction Inspector - 24810 position at The Bergaila Company?
We are seeking an MEP Construction Inspector for assignment in Brownsville, Texas. The selected candidate will primarily schedule, coordinate and perform daily project field inspections for a new GSA Land Port of Entry (LPOE).
Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Responsibilities
- Daily site observations
- Mechanical and HVAC systems inspection
- Electrical and low-voltage systems inspection
- Plumbing and fire protection inspection
- Standards compliance
- Material and equipment tracking
- Mock-up and benchmark reviews
- Tracking of inspected
- Liaison to commissioning agent
- Equipment startups
- Functional Performance testing
- Building Automation System (BAS)
- Constructability assessments
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Issue tracking
- Verification of corrective work
- Operational continuity
- Schedule alignment
- Daily logs
- Periodic summaries
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 10 years of documented experience in construction inspection or field engineering, with a verified specialization in MEP systems
- Successful field experience working on at least 2 multi-phased modernization or new construction projects valued at $50M (e.g., large-scale campus environments, critical infrastructure facilities, or LPOEs)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Advanced proficiency in auditing centralized hydronic plant loops, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) layouts, air filtration mechanics (MERV/HEPA sequencing) and localized exhaust extraction systems
- A deep understanding of BACnet protocols and BAS graphic sequence of operations logic
- A thorough understanding of backflow prevention assembly testing, medical/specialty gas certifications and standard hydraulic calculations for automatic fire sprinkler networks (NFPA 13/14/20)