Construction Inspector Senior-1

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Construction Inspector Senior-1 to monitor roads, bridges, drainage facilities, buildings, and underground utilities, ensuring adherence to plans, schedules, and specifications. The role includes leading the Inspector staff and mentoring junior inspectors.

You will oversee testing of water pumping systems and pressurized pipes, and prepare daily/monthly reports to support payments and compliance with City of Albuquerque and NM DOT standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of work experience in general construction, testing of roadways, earthworks, underground utilities, culverts, bridges and other public works facilities or a related field.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Must maintain all required certification(s).
• Duties are performed primarily outdoors which entails exposure to extremes of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors construction of roads, bridges, drainage facilities, buildings, and underground utilities to verify adherence to project plans, schedules, and specifications.
• Observes and reviews testing of water pumping systems, electronic controls, and pressurized pipe systems for accuracy and proper function.
• Prepares daily and monthly reports detailing work performed, including progress, quality, and cost assessments, to support schedule compliance and initiate partial payments to contractors and vendors.
• Applies and maintains a thorough understanding of City of Albuquerque Standards and Specifications, and New Mexico Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications.
• Serves as the technical lead among the Inspector staff; provides mentorship and support to junior and less experienced inspectors.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Construction Inspector Senior-1

Department

Public Works

Location:

2400 BROADWAY SE

Pay Range

$22.81 - $36.01

Close Date

November 4, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors construction of roads, bridges, drainage facilities, buildings, and underground utilities to verify adherence to project plans, schedules, and specifications.
• Observes and reviews testing of water pumping systems, electronic controls, and pressurized pipe systems for accuracy and proper function.
• Prepares daily and monthly reports detailing work performed, including progress, quality, and cost assessments, to support schedule compliance and initiate partial payments to contractors and vendors.
• Applies and maintains a thorough understanding of City of Albuquerque Standards and Specifications, and New Mexico Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications.
• Serves as the technical lead among the Inspector staff; provides mentorship and support to junior and less experienced inspectors. *The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of work experience in general construction, testing of roadways, earthworks, underground utilities, culverts, bridges and other public works facilities or a related field. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Must maintain all required certification(s).
• Duties are performed primarily outdoors which entails exposure to extremes of weather conditions.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment on an even carpeted or tiled surface.
• Outdoor duties may be performed on both even and uneven surfaces which may be either wet or dry. Surfaces may be inclined or flat, and range from natural undisturbed soil to gravel, asphalt, or concrete.
• May perform duties alone or as part of a group.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include exposure to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, mist, chemicals and severe weather conditions; driving of vehicles; working in and around heavy equipment; and performing duties on rough terrain.
• Equipment typically used in the performance of duties includes telephone, two-way radio, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• County vehicles are used by employee in traveling from site-to-site throughout the County.
• Safety vests and hardhats are used by worker in performance of outdoor duties.