ICC-Certified On-Site Mechanical Inspector – Airport

Energy Jobline ZR; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Pros is seeking a Mechanical Construction Inspector for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) in Los Angeles, CA. Local candidates only; on-site role with opening in April 2026 and potential re-opening in September 2026.

The inspector will serve as the Owner's representative on LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program, evaluating HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety, and related systems across multiple airport projects, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and city officials.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more experience performing mechanical inspections for Building Construction.
• Knowledge of materials and methods used in the installation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration installations.
• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector.
• Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years.
• Fall protection and harness training.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the construction of a wide variety of airport improvements and utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, agreements for work, and may provide construction inspection support.
• Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of mechanical and plumbing systems across building and terminal construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications, review and interpret construction documents including blueprints and shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Prepares comprehensive daily inspection reports documenting WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW of all observed construction activities, ensuring accuracy and accountability in tracking progress and identifying issues.
• Verify contractor compliance with local mechanical and plumbing codes, and LAWA standards.
• Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities.
• Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of values.
• Support special inspections and testing activities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies.
• Perform inspections of Mechanical and Plumbing installations including, but not limited to: Domestic Water and Sewage Systems; Venting, fire sprinklers, and gas piping; HVAC systems; Smoke Control; Mechanical ventilation and exhaust; Fire and life safety integration; Shutdowns; Commissioning and balancing reports; Underground utilities; Fire life safety systems.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Cal-OSHA 30-hour training

ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector

NFPA 70E training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Bluebeam

PM Web

Job description

Pacific Pros is seeking a Mechanical Construction Inspector for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) in Los Angeles, CA. Local candidates only; on-site role with opening in April 2026 and potential re-opening in September 2026.

The inspector will serve as the Owner's representative on LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program, evaluating HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety, and related systems across multiple airport projects, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and city officials.