Construction Inspector I - Field Compliance & Testing

Municipal Development; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipal Development in Albuquerque, NM seeks an entry‑level Construction Inspector to review contractors' work across streets, water, sewer, drainage and related projects. You will verify compliance with plans, specs, contracts and city ordinances, and maintain inspection records and reports.

This position emphasizes routine inspections of City rights‑of‑way, coordinate testing with labs, respond to citizen requests, and support project managers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in building and construction trades, or engineering.
• Two (2) years of construction or construction inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of construction projects relative to assigned area of responsibility; perform plan checking functions; ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; interpret City approved plans.
• Inspect and monitor new installation of all types of construction for compliance with specifications; inspect all materials brought to construction sites.
• Provide accurate documentation of all construction inspection work completed including a daily log and change orders.
• Coordinate construction activities with other agencies; liaise between contractor and project manager on inspection issues.
• Respond to requests and complaints from citizens regarding construction projects.

Education

Associate's degree in building and construction trades, or engineering

Job description

Municipal Development in Albuquerque, NM seeks an entry‑level Construction Inspector to review contractors' work across streets, water, sewer, drainage and related projects. You will verify compliance with plans, specs, contracts and city ordinances, and maintain inspection records and reports.

This position emphasizes routine inspections of City rights‑of‑way, coordinate testing with labs, respond to citizen requests, and support project managers.