Mechanical, Plumbing, & Controls Inspector - Engineering & Services, Facilities & Services - 1025856-6689

at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States

Job Description

1. Perform onsite inspections for plumbing, fire sprinkler, and mechanical trades, including control systems, and review reports & testing results for conformance with applicable codes, standards and intent of the project design.
2. Coordinate code required & routine mechanical and plumbing inspections for self.
3. Work with Code Compliance & Fire Safety and project team to determine which mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler and controls inspections & testing should be performed by University staff versus a testing lab or inspection agency.
4. Review permit and/or contract documents (plans & specifications) prior to conducting inspections to determine the applicable codes, standards, and University Facilities Standards.
5. Review & provide codes and standards related written feedback on construction submittals, requests for information (RFI's), requests for proposals (RFP's), and change orders (CO's).
6. Provide inspections for review for conformance with University Facilities Standards, or approved variances.
7. Review & compile university staff's comments on mechanical and plumbing, and controls construction submittals.
8. Report known deficiencies to C&I Construction Superintendent and Project Manager.
9. Maintain inspection & commissioning project documentation in a readily accessible location by other team members, including but not limited to field notes, photographs, logs, construction submittal reviews, checklists, etc.
10. Coordinate control issues between the university, professional services consultants, and controls contractors.
11. Attend select construction coordination meetings as required.
12. Provide review & comment on DDC temperature controls systems and graphical screens during construction and commissioning phase.
13. Provide or assist in programming control systems.
14. Meet with review team members, architects, engineers, users, department heads, researchers, instructors' consultants and others to discuss proposed project changes and requirements.
15. Witness startups of various systems.
16. Perform testing and commissioning or witness & track commissioning for construction projects.
17. Coordinates mechanical and plumbing demonstrations and training for university personnel.
18. Assist facilitating and follow up on corrective actions on any reported mechanical, plumbing, and control systems issues, including communicating with contractors to get them back on-site to address warranty issues.
19. Coordinate DDC warranty alarms between the University and contractors.
20. Coordinate LEED documentation with the University, contractors, and professional services consultants.
21. Use and communicate within university project management software.
22. Maintain working relationship with Consultants, Contractors, Project Managers, Construction Services and In-house trades.
23. Perform other inspection duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. Track and assist the Project Manager, professional services consultants and contractors in resolving mechanical and plumbing trade, including control system, items discovered during the warranty phase.
2. Investigate and assist in resolving items encountered during warranty.
3. Collaborate with energy services in resolving energy and controls issues.

1. Perform design phase and/or permit review of construction documents. Provide written comments and document potential code issues.
2. Recommend changes in construction documents based on knowledge of University operations and maintenance methods and better code compliance.
3. Meet with other university reviewers, project managers/coordinators, Professional Services Consultants (PSC's), In-House designers, Users, Department Heads, Researchers, Professors, etc., to discuss proposed changes during construction.
4. Provide technical review/authoring and advising on University Facilities Standards.
5. Attend proposal walkthroughs with the project team to assist with developing scope of work.
6. Perform assessments of existing control systems of campus buildings for system operation, functionality, and compatibility with associated systems.

1. Research codes, manuals and standards, drawings and specifications, to answer questions and assist F&S personnel in making decisions for construction details and methods.
2. Upon request, attend Work-Intake-Board meetings to vet recent AiM work orders and contractor proposal submissions in the My.FS portal, as needed.
3. Provide assistance with commissioning activities, as needed.
4. Performing assignments as requested by the Associate Director of Engineering Services.
5. Perform other duties in support of Lead Inspectors and/or Associate Director(s) of Code Compliance & Fire Safety.

1. Assist in the continued development and monitoring of the inspection and commissioning process.
2. Attend continuing education courses, self-study courses and seminars to learn about the codes, standards and building inspection techniques to initially obtain certification(s).
3. Attend continuing education to maintain certification(s) and license.
4. Learn new technical skills for inspection, commissioning, documentation, and communications.
5. Provide assessment of new technologies, equipment and systems to evaluate applicability to our projects and University Facilities Standards.
6. Maintain knowledge in current building codes, University Facilities Standards, State and Federal regulations, and energy codes needed to adequately meet the needs of the Commissioning & Inspection team.

1. Technical Knowledge - Thorough understanding of mechanical, plumbing, and control systems. General knowledge of building systems including electrical, elevators, sprinklers, fire alarms, etc.
2. Mobility - Ability to access all areas of the construction site including but not limit to by walking, climbing, crawling, and by lift access on inspections.
3. Proficiency with technical documents - Well-developed ability to read, navigate, and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
4. Navigation of Codes & Standards - Extensive knowledge of university adopted building codes, standards, and current construction procedures/technology.
5. Decisions & documentation - Ability to make difficult decisions/code interpretations, give feedback during inspections and provide documentation for project file.
6. MS Office - Basic knowledge of using Microsoft Office products, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
7. Adobe - Basic knowledge using of Adobe products, including Adobe Acrobat.
8. Communications - Must demonstrate excellent verbal & written communication skills.
9. Time management - Must demonstrate ability to manage workload, appointments, and be punctual reporting to work.
10. LEED - Familiarity with LEED and LEED Commissioning.
11. Professionalism - Ability to communicate with contractors and the project stakeholders with tact, diplomacy and exhibit good customer service skills.
12. Act with integrity - Demonstrates ability to act in the best interests of the University, engage in open and honest communication, and follow through on commitments.
13. Personal responsibility - Demonstrates ability to take initiative and responsibility and works to resolve problems.
14. Respect - Demonstrates ability to show respect for others regardless of differences, and ability to be direct and cooperative.
15. Teamwork - Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team, collaborating to achieve organizational goals.
16. Learning mindset - Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision, accept responsibility for assigned work, seek feedback, and learn from mistakes. Willingness to learn and adopt new software or processes.
17. Knowledge of campus & campus buildings.
18. Knowledge of contractor responsibilities.
19. Ability to navigate the University Facilities Standards.
20. Basic ability to follow technical directions, templates, guidelines and ask for assistance.
21. Ability to look up information with assistance on internal drives, intranet, and internet.