Airport MEP Inspector: QA Lead for HVAC & Electrical

Ardurra; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking an MEP Inspector to join our team supporting ongoing projects at DFW International Airport. The Inspector will perform field QA inspections of MEP and HVAC activities and serve as on-site technical representative coordinating with QC personnel and project staff.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of inspection experience, prefer airport/aviation exposure, and can read and interpret drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience, with MEP/HVAC focus.
• Airport/aviation construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and submittals.
• Proven ability to work independently in active construction environments.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to obtain required credentials and airport training.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of MEP, HVAC, and related construction activities for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals, applicable codes, standards, specifications, and Inspection and Testing Plans.
• Monitor contractor construction activities and site performance to verify work is being completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Inspect materials and installed work for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals, field orders, and applicable specifications.
• Prepare detailed Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs), inspection checklists, progress photographs, and other required project documentation.
• Coordinate daily with contractor Quality Control personnel and assist in monitoring implementation of the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) program.
• Assist with the preparation and resolution of Issues and Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), including monitoring corrective actions through completion.
• Provide technical input and troubleshooting recommendations to Project Management and Construction Management teams regarding field quality issues.
• Coordinate with Quality Control personnel and code inspectors to verify work is complete and ready for required inspections.
• Monitor project schedule activities and identify when planned construction activities are not occurring as scheduled.
• Review applicable codes, standards, specifications, and construction documents to determine inspection requirements.
• Participate in pre-activity meetings, quality meetings, and periodic audits of contractor quality-control activities as required.
• Provide technical expertise related to field construction activities and communicate issues to project leadership in a timely manner.
• Verify applicable worksite compliance requirements within the active airport environment.
• Perform other construction inspection and quality assurance duties as assigned.

Skills

Field inspections

Quality assurance

Contract coordination

Code compliance

Reading plans

HVAC systems

Airport construction

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Autodesk

Primavera Unifier

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an MEP Inspector to join our team supporting ongoing projects at DFW International Airport. The Inspector will perform field QA inspections of MEP and HVAC activities and serve as on-site technical representative coordinating with QC personnel and project staff.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of inspection experience, prefer airport/aviation exposure, and can read and interpret drawings and specs.