Facilities Project Inspector - Mechanical

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Facilities Project Inspector to support the Fire Safety and Construction Department, ensuring installations meet building codes, project specs, and institutional standards.

The inspector will serve as the Facilities Management representative on construction and renovation projects, providing quality control and inspection expertise throughout all phases of construction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years mechanical inspections for commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of IBC requirements and institutional specs.
• Certification as a mechanical inspector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Facilities Management representative on construction and renovation projects.
• Perform mechanical trade inspections in accordance with IBC requirements and UT MD Anderson specifications.
• Verify that materials, equipment, workmanship, and installation activities comply with project specifications and contract documents.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections throughout all phases of construction, including manufacturing, shop fabrication, field fabrication, delivery, and installation.
• Inspect architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Ensure all mechanical construction installations follow IBC code requirements and institutional specifications.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and document inspection findings.
• Track, monitor, and follow up on non-conformance report (NCR) observations to resolution.
• Verify projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards and requirements.
• Support implementation of inspection and quality control programs that maintain a safe and code-compliant environment.

Skills

Mechanical inspections

IBC knowledge

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction

IBC/Life Safety knowledge

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Facilities Project Inspector to support the Fire Safety and Construction Department. This department is responsible for maintaining a code-compliant environment through professional expertise, inspections, and ongoing maintenance activities that help protect patients, employees, and visitors. The Facilities Project Inspector serves as the Facilities Management representative on construction and renovation projects, ensuring installations meet applicable building codes, project specifications, and institutional standards.

UT MD Anderson is recognized worldwide for excellence in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Project Inspector plays a critical role in supporting safe, compliant, and high-quality facilities across the institution. The Facilities Project Inspector provides quality control and inspection expertise throughout all phases of construction to help ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience performing mechanical inspections for commercial construction projects and a strong understanding of International Building Code (IBC) requirements and institutional specifications. A certification as a mechanical inspector is preferred.

Salary Range: Salary: Minimum $77,500 .00 - Midpoint $97,000.00 - Maximum $116,500.00

Work Location: 100% onsite

Why Us?

Join UT MD Anderson and contribute directly to the safety and functionality of facilities that support patient care, research, education, and prevention. This role offers the opportunity to apply technical inspection expertise on critical construction and renovation projects while supporting an organization committed to excellence, professional growth, and employee well-being.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Facilities Management representative on construction and renovation projects.
• Perform mechanical trade inspections in accordance with IBC requirements and UT MD Anderson specifications.
• Verify that materials, equipment, workmanship, and installation activities comply with project specifications and contract documents.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections throughout all phases of construction, including manufacturing, shop fabrication, field fabrication, delivery, and installation.
• Inspect architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Ensure all mechanical construction installations follow IBC code requirements and institutional specifications.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and document inspection findings.
• Track, monitor, and follow up on non-conformance report (NCR) observations to resolution.
• Verify projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards and requirements.
• Support implementation of inspection and quality control programs that maintain a safe and code-compliant environment.

Tracks and follow-ups on NCRs observation

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Sciences or other construction-related field.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of International Building Code, Texas Accessibility Standards and Life Safety.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 3 years Project management/construction management experience. or 10 years Experience in the related construction trade to include one year of supervisory experience.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: EL-M - Master Electrician Upon Hire
• Preferred: LMP - Licensed Master Plumber Upon Hire
• Preferred: Industry-sponsored inspector certifications pertinent to the trades being inspected. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183389
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No