QA Mechanical Inspector

QA Mechanical Inspector – Bethesda, MD 20892 US (Primary)

Category: Inspection
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education: High School / GED
Travel: None
Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and construction management services to our clients - from project planning, definition, design, and construction, through commissioning, relocation, and move-in.

Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM Firm, AFG’s portfolio includes Healthcare & Laboratories, Federal & Public Agencies, Courts & Criminal Justice, and Education markets. Clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various state/local agencies served through AFG’s nationwide offices and locations. We continue to do what AFG does best: helping owners and users solve facility-related problems.

AFG is looking to hire a QA Mechanical Inspector proficient in performing inspections of construction in the major trade discipline:
Mechanical/Plumbing.

The Facilities and Infrastructure projects the inspector will be inspecting include the following types of spaces:

• Clinical and patient care units and all related areas to include general, surgical, and specialized hospital spaces.
• General or highly specialized biomedical research laboratory spaces and all associated support areas to include Bio-Safety Level BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories.
• General or highly specialized animal spaces and all associated support areas.
• Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) rated facilities.
• Office, administrative, public and all associated areas.
• Interior and exterior utility systems including chiller and steam plants, electrical vaults, etc.
• General Purpose areas such as paving, roofing, building exteriors, hardscaping, and utility efficiency upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural systems.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management and seven (7) years of practical construction inspection experience; or,
  • Two years degree, Trade/Vocation School certification, or Journeyman, Master tradesman or General Contractor’s License in a building trade or craft and ten (10) years of practical construction inspection experience; or,
  • High School Diploma and fifteen (15) years practical construction inspection experience in a building craft/trade.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records using Microsoft Office applications.
• In-depth knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including experience in proper use of construction materials and installation methods.
• In-depth experience in interpreting construction drawings and specification in construction projects.
• Ability and experience to conduct inspections in Architectural/Structural/Civil of materials, workmanship, construction, and installations.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry, including a background or familiarity with OSHA requirements for construction projects.
  • Minimum OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach class.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 security clearance.
• Duty station will be based in the Bethesda, MD area, but daily local travel may be required.

Relevant past project experience, to include:

• Projects performed within the last ten (10) years in which the candidate has a significant role that demonstrates the person’s capabilities relevant to their role as a QA General Inspector. Clearly identify role performed on each project.
• Project title and brief description of each project scope.
• Dollar value and construction date of each project.
• At a minimum, projects shall include:
  • One (1) Infrastructure construction project including interior and exterior utility systems such as chiller and steam plants, electrical vaults, and/or utility efficiency upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, etc; and,
  • One (1)…