Construction Inspector — Field & Materials Compliance

CME Associates; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis-

Paid time off

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform contract item inspections for compliance with plans and specifications on all phases of transportation projects. The role requires 5–10 years of inspection experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Travel overnight may be required, with responsibilities including field testing, safety compliance, and coordination with contractors and project management.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Construction Inspection.
• Basic computer skills using spreadsheets and word documents.
• Certified in NMDOT TTCP.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clean driving record; overnight travel required.
• Experience in transportation-related construction projects.
• Dependable and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction inspection on NMDOT projects and monitor contract work for compliance with plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Establish and maintain documentation and report requirements based on construction plans and specifications.
• Interpret plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with the contractor and the project management to identify and resolve inspection issues.
• Ensure inspection compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Enter daily work reports using the Department’s software (Site Manager, AASHTOWare).
• Document payments in Site Manager, AASHTOWare, and electronic source books.
• Field Materials testing using nuclear density gauge, if needed.
• Concrete testing, if needed.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Independent work

Computer skills (spreadsheets, Word)

Overnight travel willingness

Education

NMDOT TTCP certification

Tools

Site Manager

AASHTOWare

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform contract item inspections for compliance with plans and specifications on all phases of transportation projects. The role requires 5–10 years of inspection experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Travel overnight may be required, with responsibilities including field testing, safety compliance, and coordination with contractors and project management.