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Mecanical Inspector III

JMT USA, Herndon, VA, United States


Mechanical Inspector III

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities
Herndon, VA Full-Time/Regular
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary:

Applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
Gathers and maintains record documents
Makes field notes and computations
Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills

Strong Computer proficiency
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
4+ years of Construction Inspection Experience
Must possess at least one of the following certifications:
Commercial Mechanical Inspector (International Code Council-ICC)
Commercial Plumbing Inspector (International Code Council-ICC)
Master HVACR License in State of Maryland
Master Plumber/Gas Fitter License in State of Maryland
Engineering Technician-Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems (NICET Level II)
Preferred Experience
Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge role
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Current project is located in Washington, DC.
Must be able to work nights as required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.