Lead Mechanical Inspector - Hospitality & Hotel Projects

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to monitor and inspect mechanical works across the construction lifecycle, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will review drawings, submittals, and methods, and coordinate with teams to resolve issues on hospitality developments. Responsibilities include site inspections of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems, witnessing tests and commissioning, and producing inspection reports while upholding

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in mechanical inspection and construction supervision.
• Proven experience on hotel, hospitality, mixed-use, or luxury hospitality developments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building services systems.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, SMACNA, local regs).
• Ability to read, interpret, and review technical drawings, specs, and docs.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Strong QA/QC understanding in construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple inspections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections of mechanical systems during all construction phases.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, and method statements for compliance.
• Monitor activities to ensure installations follow approved documents and standards.
• Inspect delivered materials and verify conformance with specs.
• Identify and report non-conformities and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project management on technical issues.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and performance verification of mechanical systems.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly inspection reports and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, enviro regulations and Jacobs QA standards.
• Participate in snagging, de-snagging and final handover inspections.
• Support project teams to achieve timely milestones and delivery.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Construction supervision

HVAC knowledge

Building services

Reading drawings

Report writing

MS Office

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management platforms

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to monitor and inspect mechanical works across the construction lifecycle, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will review drawings, submittals, and methods, and coordinate with teams to resolve issues on hospitality developments. Responsibilities include site inspections of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems, witnessing tests and commissioning, and producing inspection reports while upholding