Daniel Rivera

ICC-certified Commercial Mechanical Inspector and Mechanical Plans Examiner with over four years of experience in commercial inspections, plan review, code compliance, and special inspections. Experienced leading inspection teams, reviewing reports, evaluating project inspection scopes, and managing TR1/TR8 project closeout. Seeking a Commercial Mechanical Inspector position.

Chief Inspector - 2020 Inspections Agency - New York, NY

(2025-07)

• Lead and supervise a team of approximately 15 commercial inspectors, ensuring inspection quality, consistency, and code compliance.
• Analyze new commercial building proposals and determine the anticipated TR1 and TR8 Special Inspection scope required based on project drawings and scope of work.
• Review and approve inspection reports for technical accuracy, completeness, and code compliance before submission to clients.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including TR1 and TR8 sign-offs and verification that all required inspections have been completed.
• Provide technical guidance, code interpretation, and mentoring to inspectors while maintaining company quality standards.
• Review RFIs and NCRs for technical accuracy, code compliance, and consistency with approved construction documents.

Commercial Mechanical Inspector - 2020 Inspections Agency - New York, NY

(2022-06)

• Perform special inspections of HVAC, plumbing, fire-suppression, smoke-control, and energy code systems.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and project documentation to verify installation requirements and code compliance.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, and non-compliant conditions; clearly communicate required corrections to contractors, engineers, project managers, and building representatives.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, deficiency documentation, and supporting photographic records using digital reporting systems while maintaining accuracy and timely turnaround.
• Ensure timely completion of inspection reports, follow-up communications, and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with contractors, project managers, and field personnel to ensure inspections are performed at critical construction milestones and project deadlines are met.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York (2014-08 - 2019-06)