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Mechanical Inspector
The Mechanical Inspector performs third-party and owner's-representative inspections of mechanical work on active construction projects: rough-in, cover-up, and final inspections of HVAC, hydronic, refrigeration, ventilation, and building-automation systems; witnessing pressure tests, insulation-resistance tests, and acceptance tests; and writing the daily inspection report that goes to the owner, the engineer, and the contractor. You are the independent set of eyes on the mechanical trades, and your report is the record.
What you'll do
- Perform rough-in, in-progress, and final inspections of HVAC, hydronic, refrigeration, ventilation, and building-automation systems against approved drawings, submittals, and the International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- Witness and document pressure, leak, insulation-resistance, continuity, and acceptance tests; verify test equipment calibration
- Write daily inspection reports with photographs, locations, and specification/code references; log deficiencies and track them to correction
- Verify installer qualifications and material certifications against the submittals and the specifications
- Coordinate inspection scheduling with the superintendent and the authority having jurisdiction; attend quality meetings
What we're looking for
- ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2) or Mechanical Plans Examiner, plus EPA 608 for refrigerant work; NEBB or AABC test-and-balance credentials are a plus
- 5+ years in the mechanical trade, mechanical inspection, or mechanical construction QC on commercial or industrial projects
- Reads drawings, specifications, and code tables without help; comfortable telling a foreman an installation does not pass
- Clean, timely written reports — daily, not Friday
What a week in this job looks like
You arrive before the trades do and walk what was installed yesterday against the drawings. Through the day you inspect rough-in before it is covered, witness the tests the specification requires, and photograph everything. The report is written and sent before you leave; the deficiency log is updated the same day.
When something does not pass, you document it, tell the superintendent plainly, and re-inspect when it is corrected. The record shows both.
Pay, schedule, and travel
Pay runs $32 to $48 an hour depending on certifications held, verified experience, and the program you are assigned to. Hours follow the construction schedule, including early starts and the occasional night shutdown; overtime is paid at time and a half.
Texas positions are dispatched from the Sugar Land headquarters; project-site positions elsewhere are staffed on a project basis with travel and per diem as assigned, and the listing for your city says which one it is.
Safety, quality, and the standards we work under
Inspections run to the International Mechanical Code (IMC), ASHRAE 62.1/90.1/15, SMACNA duct construction standards, NFPA 90A/90B, and the mechanical sections of the project specifications, under the company's documented quality system. Site-specific safety training and the client's orientation are completed before the first inspection.
How hiring works, and our commitment
Apply with your certifications, your trade and inspection history, and a recent inspection report you wrote (redacted as needed). Expect a direct conversation with the people you would work for, references that get called, and a written offer consistent with this posting. The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be present on active jobsites, with pre-employment screening consistent with jobsite and client requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider every applicant without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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FAQ
Mechanical Inspector — questions applicants ask
What does a Mechanical Inspector earn?
The listed range is $32–$48 / hour, set by certifications held, years of documented field or laboratory experience, and the hub's market. Certified candidates enter above the bottom of the range.
What certifications matter most for a Mechanical Inspector?
ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2) or Mechanical Plans Examiner, plus EPA 608 for refrigerant work; NEBB or AABC test-and-balance credentials are a plus. The company pays for ICC exams and renewals and for the additional certifications a project requires.
Which standards does a Mechanical Inspector work to?
The International Mechanical Code (IMC), ASHRAE 62.1/90.1/15, SMACNA duct construction standards, NFPA 90A/90B, and the mechanical sections of the project specifications. Inspection reports are issued under the company's documented quality system.
How do I apply?
Use the form on any city listing for this role: name, phone, email, years of experience, certifications, and a resume file or link. A hiring manager responds within a few business days. If you would rather talk first, call (346) 420-5425.
Where is this role based?
Wherever the project is. Choose the city page nearest you; Houston-area roles dispatch from Sugar Land, and roles in other metros are staffed through the regional hub that covers them.