Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Inspector - Aviation

Colliers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (employer-paid)

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks an MEP Inspector to support LAWA's construction inspection and join the LAWA QA&C Inspection Division across multiple CIP projects.

The role requires extensive knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, code compliance, and proven public works inspection experience. On-site work in Los Angeles with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and plumbing inspection experience for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the construction of airport improvements and utilities to ensure conformance with plans, specs, permits, and environmental documents.
• Conducts daily inspections of mechanical and plumbing systems across building and terminal construction, reviewing blueprints, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Prepares comprehensive daily inspection reports documenting the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all activities with accuracy and accountability.
• Verifies contractor compliance with local and national mechanical/plumbing codes and LAWA standards.
• Tracks time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities; assists in validating progress payments.
• Supports special inspections and testing activities coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies.
• Inspects mechanical systems including domestic water, sewage, venting, HVAC, fire life safety, and underground utilities.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Reading blueprints

Code compliance knowledge

Safety training

Cal-OSHA 30-hour

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector

ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector

Cal-OSHA 30-hour training

NFPA 70E training

Fall protection training

Tools

Contract documents review

RFIs/submittals review

Job description

Overview

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is actively hiring an MEP Inspector to support LAWA's construction inspection and work as a member of LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA's Capital Improvement Program.

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.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in preparing comprehensive daily inspection reports that clearly document the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all observed construction activities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accountability in tracking progress and identifying issues, deficiencies, or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Verify contractor compliance with local and national mechanical and plumbing codes, and LAWA-specific 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 as needed.

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 (air handlers, chillers, boilers, ductwork).
• Smoke Control Systems.
• Mechanical ventilation and exhaust.
• Fire and life safety integration (e.g. smoke dampers).
• Mechanical and plumbing shutdowns, lockout / tagout procedures.
• Commissioning and balancing reports.
• Underground utilities.
• Fire life safety systems including smoke/heat detectors and FM-200 suppression systems.

Qualifications

• Mechanical inspection staff should have 3 years or more experience performing Mechanical inspections for Building Construction.
• Mechanical inspection staff should possess a thorough knowledge of the materials and methods used in the installation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration installations.
• Fall protection and harness training.
• Proof of Cal-OSHA 30-hour training within the last 4 years.
• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector.
• Additional Current ICC certification as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector.
• NFPA 70E standards training within the last 3 years.
• Plumbing experience (journeyman/master level) with progression into inspection.
• Experience inspecting mechanical systems of large-scale commercial, industrial or public buildings.
• Confined Space Entry Training.
• Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
• Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
• Must be open to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency.
• A strong understanding of diverse code requirements (CBC & CMC).
• Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $145,000 to $155,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.