Construction Inspector II: Field Compliance & Oversight

Municipal Development; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipal Development in Albuquerque is seeking a full‑time Construction Inspector to review contractor work across streets, utilities, drainage and related projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, contracts and city ordinances, and to maintain project records.

Essential duties include inspecting plans, materials, traffic control, coordinating with contractors and project managers, responding to public queries, and preparing daily logs and test records.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in building/construction trades or engineering required.
• Three (3) years of construction or construction inspection experience required.

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 daily logs and change orders; maintain environmental permit records and testing frequency reports.
• Coordinate construction activities with other agencies; act as a liaison between contractor and project manager on construction inspection issues.
• Respond to requests and complaints from citizens regarding construction projects.
• Perform various tests at construction sites including asphalt, concrete, soil and water for compliance with specifications; coordinate testing with City and private labs.
• Verify traffic control placement for correctness and safety; coordinate with barricade inspectors as needed.
• Inspect the work of contractors and builders to ensure contract compliance with drainage specifications and plans; issue violation notices as required.
• Investigate complaints from the public and businesses; determine corrective action within regulations.
• Report field changes that may require design changes; review material test reports.
• Attend meetings, seminars and training programs; comply with safety requirements.

Education

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

Job description

Municipal Development in Albuquerque is seeking a full‑time Construction Inspector to review contractor work across streets, utilities, drainage and related projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, contracts and city ordinances, and to maintain project records.

Essential duties include inspecting plans, materials, traffic control, coordinating with contractors and project managers, responding to public queries, and preparing daily logs and test records.