Sr. Mechanical Inspector

Company: NES Fircroft
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title:  Sr. Mechanical Inspector  Location:  Multiple Locations (South Bend, IN / Hanover, MD / Frederick, MD / Phillidelphia, PA ) Employment Type:  Contract Duration:  8 months  (40 hours per week - overtime scheduled as needed) Pay:  $60 - $75/hr. per diem (depends on location) Benefits:  Full Health, Dental, Vision, etc. Position Summary Key Responsibilities: Review project basis of design and mechanical specifications, compile comments, and participate in project readiness sync meetings Develop inspection and checklist templates to ensure mechanical build quality compliance Schedule and lead quality control meetings with the GC and other contractors Review and ensure compliance with the GC's QC Plan, Testing and Inspection Plan, and Equipment Protection Plan Conduct thorough inspections of mechanical systems and maintain documentation via Procore Verify installation of HVAC, piping, and other mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with contract documents Review RFIs and ensure comprehensive, multi-disciplinary responses Perform weekly reviews of the GC's schedule compliance Validate mechanical system commissioning, including pressure tests, flow rates, and equipment calibration Review TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) reports and witness the GC's FOD inspection process Provide weekly reports to the Quality Control Engineer Ensure all observations are closed out and provide a final quality control report Qualifications & Experience: 5 years of Mechanical Inspection experience, or 10 years in industrial field inspection Proven experience in quality assurance and quality control for mechanical systems in construction projects Familiarity with Procore or similar project management software Strong understanding of mechanical construction standards, codes, and regulations Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders Valid Driver's License required OSHA 10 certification - preferred With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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