Special Inspector

Special InspectorDirect Hire opportunityNew York, New YorkABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYWellSuited Talent New York City Special Inspections/MEP firm on a confidential search for a Special Inspector to join their growing team. Our client is a Class 1, IAS-accredited Special Inspection firm operating in accordance with 1 RCNY 101-06 and Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code with a sister MEP design firm under the same umbrella, that structure is unique in the inspection industry and gives this team something most standalone inspection firms cannot offer: real-time access to design intent, drawings, and engineering judgment from the people who do the design work.This is a hands-on field role focused on mechanical systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems, fire-resistant penetrations and joints, chimneys and vents, heating systems, and related MEP and architectural inspection categories across active New York City construction projects.WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT• Accountable teams, real ownership. Small, tight-knit shop where your work is visible, your judgment matters, and you are not lost in a layer of middle management.• Design-and-construction integration. You will not be guessing at intent or chasing answers from a disconnected design team.• Class 1 IAS accreditation. Work on the full range of NYC project types, from major buildings to complex MEP fit-outs, not just small jobs.• Mission-driven culture. The firm was founded to fix the broken NYC sign-off process by bringing accountability, common sense, and clear communication to inspections. That philosophy is real, not marketing copy.• Sustainability and community focus• Career runway. Growing platform with room to deepen technical specialization, take on commissioning work, or move into a senior or supervisory inspection role over time.ROLE OVERVIEWAs a Special Inspector, you will be responsible for performing third-party verification that materials and construction processes on assigned NYC projects conform to approved construction documents, the NYC Construction Codes, and applicable referenced standards. You will operate under the supervision of the firm's primary and technical directors and document your work to the standards required under Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code and Section 28-114.2 of the Administrative Code.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Perform special inspections on active NYC construction projects across assigned categories, including mechanical systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems, fire-resistant penetrations and joints, heating systems, chimneys and vents, and related MEP and architectural categories.• Review approved construction documents, shop drawings, specifications, and manufacturer instructions before each inspection to confirm scope and compliance criteria.• Conduct on-site verification that materials, equipment, installation methods, and workmanship conform to approved documents and referenced standards.• Document inspections accurately through field logs, photographs, test results, and notes, capturing any noted deficiencies and dates of cure.• Communicate discrepancies to the contractor, superintendent of construction, and site safety personnel for correction, and escalate uncorrected items to the owner and registered design professional of record before that phase of work closes.• Report any conditions noted as hazardous to life, safety, or health that are not immediately corrected to the appropriate authorities.• Prepare progress reports and final reports for review by the inspection supervisor and primary or technical director.• Coordinate professionally with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and other inspection agencies to keep projects moving toward sign-off.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR• Experience (Open to both Junior level and Mid-Sr. Level Inspectors) : 2 to 5 years+ & 5+ onward of relevant special inspection or closely related field experience in NYC, working under 1 RCNY 101-06 and Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code.• Mechanical Systems Inspections: Active ICC Certification as a Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector is required for inspectors performing mechanical systems work under BC 1705.21.• Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems: Qualified candidates will hold one of the following: NICET Level II Certification in Fire Protection, Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems; or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with three years of relevant experience; or NYC Class A or Class B Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License (independent of installer).• Fire-Resistant Penetrations & Joints (BC 1705.17): Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering with two years of relevant experience, or technician with three years of relevant experience.• Chimneys, Vents, Heating Systems, Exhaust & Vent Systems (BC 1705.32, 1705.31, 1705.39): ICC Certification as a Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector with the relevant years of experience required by Appendix A of 1 RCNY 101-06, or qualifying degree-plus-experience pathway.• Code knowledge: Working command of the NYC Construction Codes, Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code, NYC TR-1 reporting, and the documentation requirements expected of a Class 1 inspection firm.• Field skills: Comfortable reading construction documents, shop drawings, and specifications. Confident on active job sites coordinating with contractors and trades.• Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication. The right candidate sees inspectors as the bridge between code, design, and field execution, not the enforcement police.• Mindset: Detail-oriented, accountable, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without dropping documentation.Certifications:• Additional ICC certifications (e.g., Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector, Building Inspector).• Commissioning experience under NYCECC C408 or ASHRAE 90.1 Section 6.7.2.4.• Exposure to TR-8 Energy Code Progress Inspections.• Background working alongside or within an MEP design environment.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary of $100,000 to $120,000+, commensurate with experience and certifications. Full benefits package, paid time off with a meaningful volunteer time component, and exposure to a leadership team that genuinely invests in employee growth and community impact.SELECTION PROCESSWellSuited Talent will conduct an initial confidential conversation to walk you through the client, the team, and the role in detail before any introduction. From there, the client process is straightforward and respectful of candidate time, typically a screening conversation, a working interview with the inspection leadership, and a final conversation with ownership. *AT THIS TIME, WE ARE NOT SPONSORING VISAS.NEXT STEPSIf this opportunity aligns with what you are looking for, the next step is a brief confidential conversation with WellSuited Talent. We will share the client name, walk through the role and team in detail, and answer any questions before you decide whether to move forward. All inquiries are handled in confidence.