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ISI Professional Services · 7 hours ago

Quality Assurance Inspector Level 4 - MEP

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

10+ years exp

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across various operational areas, and they are seeking a senior-level quality assurance inspector with MEP expertise. The role involves providing technical quality oversight and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with construction standards for a Department of Defense client.

AdviceConsultingProfessional ServicesProject Management

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Courtney Pannebecker, CDR

Responsibilities

Provides mechanical, electrical, or plumbing-focused quality assurance inspections as part of the Quality Assurance program

Possesses advanced trade knowledge and demonstrates applied expertise in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Three Phase inspection protocol

Proactively assists the Government in conducting site evaluations, field surveys, and constructability assessments to validate compliance with design requirements, technical specifications, and applicable building codes

Verifies that the construction contractor has implemented an effective Quality Control (QC) plan and that daily work meets contract requirements, safety standards, and approved submittals

Applies specialized knowledge of MEP systems—including plumbing, HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, and building automation systems—to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions during inspections

Reviews technical drawings, specifications, testing protocols, and manufacturer literature to support preparatory meetings and ensure inspection readiness

Participates in functional performance testing and commissioning activities and documents test results in written reports provided to Government stakeholders

Coordinates directly with contractor field staff to resolve installation issues, clarify expectations, and reinforce compliance with project documentation

Prepares and submits daily quality assurance reports, maintains organized project photo logs, and uses digital inspection tools (e.g., tablets, shared drives, tracking databases) to document observations and track resolution of findings

Delivers technical briefings and QA input for project reviews and stakeholder meetings. Contributes to performance metrics, program-level documentation, and QA knowledge sharing across the team

Works primarily on-site in active construction environments, which may include mechanical rooms, rooftops, and unfinished spaces. Requires mobility across job sites and adaptability to varying weather conditions

Functions as a key contributor on integrated project teams, while maintaining the ability to work independently with minimal oversight in the field

Qualification

MEP expertiseConstruction managementQuality assurance inspectionsUSACE inspection protocolTechnical drawing reviewCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

BS in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering with 10+ years of construction management and/or general foreman for that trade experience OR Master Plumber OR Master Electrician OR Education may be substituted for 15+ years of mechanical, electrical or plumbing experience as a construction foreman OR clearly demonstrate detailed subject matter expertise in their field of specialty. Subject Matter Expertise could be demonstrated by 2 or more years of high-performance supporting WHS or an equivalent federal program

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance (HSPD-12 fingerprint background check)