Senior Construction Inspector

SIRIS LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRIS LLC in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Mechanical Inspector to support a Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum project. You will lead inspections of mechanical, electrical and safety systems, drive QA processes, and coordinate with COTR, OFMR and OPS to ensure compliance with contract specs and codes.

The role requires coordinating with GC and subs, reviewing RFI responses and change orders, and delivering detailed reports to stakeholders. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience with GC or subcontractor performing mechanical inspections
• Experience on large federal project (> $40M) preferred
• Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical systems; familiarity with IBC, NFPA, NEC
• Primary responsibility: oversight of the Quality Assurance program
• Ability to respond to RFIs and review change order scope documents
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Computer literate; Blue Beam and Procore a plus

Responsibilities

• Review and manage CPM schedules for the multi-discipline construction project
• Inform the COTR on progress and identify potential delays
• Monitor contractor activities and provide detailed technical reports
• Coordinate inspections for mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems
• Coordinate access, shutdowns and testing with COTR/OFMR/OPS
• Ensure compliance with codes, specs, and safety standards
• Review statements of work, submittals, RFIs and change orders
• Provide service to Smithsonian Institution customers via phone, email, and in person

Skills

Mechanical inspections

Project coordination

Communication skills

RFI review

Punch list management

Tools

Blue Beam

Procore

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Senior Mechanical Inspector to join our team at SIRIS to support an expansion project with the Smithsonian Institute at the National Air and Space Museum.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and manage Critical Path Management (CPM) schedules for the multi-discipline construction project. Inform the COTR on construction progress and identify potential schedule delays.
• Responds to logistic inquiries and resolves scheduling problems.
• Monitors the construction activities of the general contractor, sub-contractors and consultants, providing detailed technical reports of such activities, taking necessary action to correct deficiencies and identifying areas of potential problems. Coordinate inspections for mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems to include high voltage, line voltage and low voltage.
• Work closely with the COTR to communicate and coordinate access to existing building system. Coordinate shutdowns and service interruptions with OFMR. Coordinate system acceptance testing, punch list inspections and training.
• Work closely with OPS to coordinate escorts as needed to access secure spaces.
• Works closely with COTR to ensure that the contract specifications and plans are implemented accurately and efficiently in compliance with legal codes, regulatory requirements and meet engineering and technical standards.
• Continually reviews engineering and technical specifications of the project to determine accuracy as compared to actual on-site conditions. In consultation with the COTR, takes corrective action as required, revising specifications or calculations and coordinating such. Monitoring work being performed and site conditions for compliance with safety and engineering.
• Review statements of work for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide contract administration services such as review of submittals, requests for information (RFI), value engineering proposals, correspondence preparation, etc.
• Provide service to SI customers via telephone, e-mail and in person.
• Other related services.

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10 years’ experience with GC or Subcontractor performing mechanical inspections
• Involved with coordinating and managing the installation on at least one large Federal project (over $40 million) is preferred.
• Experience with installing or inspecting mechanical and electrical systems is mandatory. Familiarity with IBC, NFPA, NEC and various mechanical code requirements is essential. Primary responsibility will be for providing oversite for the Quality Assurance program.
• Ability to assist with answering RFI and reviewing change order scope documents.
• Great communication skills required and ability to work in a group environment.
• Computer literate. Experience with Blue Beam and Procore a plus.