Mechanical Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

About Terravanta

Terravanta is a minority woman-owned consulting firm specializing in project and construction management, project controls (forecasting, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management), and engineering services. We are proud to hold certifications as an SB, SBE, DBE, MBE, WBE, WOSB, and OMWBE.

Our name, Terravanta, is derived from Latin : Terra meaning Earth and vanta meaning vantage point. This reflects our core mission : to leverage the Earths resources responsibly and create a more sustainable future.

If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with strategic mind thinking, and interested in giving your full potential to this small business, this position may be for you. We are a social and environmental responsible Company. Our commitment to safety, diversity and inclusion is part of our personality.

Position Description Summary

The Mechanical Inspector will support LAWAs Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWAs Capital Improvement Program.

Essential Job Duties

• 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, electrical 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 electrical codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70, 70E, 72), 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, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) installations including, but not limited to :

Domestic Water and Sewage Systems

Low-voltage systems (voice / data, security, access control)

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