Construction Observer

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson and Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects is seeking a Construction Inspector for our Albuquerque office. This role inspects various construction projects, from plans to field tests, ensuring compliance with contract documents and specifications.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of construction experience, can travel as needed for on-site inspection, and understands DOT requirements. Strong communication, record-keeping, and math skills are essential to document progress accurately.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction experience preferred.
• Ability to travel and stay out of town as required for on-site observation and testing.
• Experience working with DOTs and understanding their requirements for projects.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect construction projects from start to finish with thorough daily progress documentation.
• Read and interpret plans, details, specifications, and contract documents; report deviations.
• Conduct/oversee laboratory and field testing and reports on soils, aggregates, asphalt, and other materials.
• Maintain clear written and oral communication and handle inquiries as required.
• Attend meetings to gain project insight prior to construction and during progress updates.
• Measure and scale distances and document work completed with accurate math.

Skills

Travel availability

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Record keeping

DOT requirements understanding

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? At Wilson and Company, we bring people together to practice their craft, to create value, and to accomplish great things. We are currently seeking a qualified Construction Inspector for our Albuquerque office. This person will be responsible for the inspection of specific operations on various construction type job sites (transportation, water/wastewater treatment facilities, infrastructure projects, etc.)

Essential Job Functions:

• Observe and inspect various construction projects from beginning to completion. To include, but not limited to, thorough documentation of daily progress, computing and tracking materials and quantities, material sampling and testing, maintaining timely, accurate records of project progress and general oversight.

• Read and interpret plans, details, specifications, and other contract documents. Recognize and report any deviations from the contract documents.

• Conduct/Oversee laboratory and field testing and reports on soils, aggregates, asphalt, and other materials.

• Maintain clear and effective written and oral communication and be able to answer inquiries as required.

• Attend and conduct meetings to gain insight of the project prior to construction, progress updates and other project related meetings.

• Measure and scale distances along with competent math skills to provide accurate documentation of work completed.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to travel and stay out of town a week at a time as required providing on-site observation, inspection, and testing.

• Knowledge of typical construction practices, NMDOT specifications and ability to learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions.

• Ability to work independently and incorporate efficient time management practices.

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally and coordinate with all the project stakeholders.

• Disciplined individual who maintains accurate, timely and descriptive records of daily, weekly, and monthly progress.

• Experience working with DOTs and thoroughly understand their requirements and expectations for projects.

Required Experience:

• 1+ years of construction experience preferred.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Hourly Earnings :

$25.00 - $40.00 (Depending on Experience)

About Us:

Fornearly acentury, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. Withemployeesacross multiple officesin the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, andaccomplishgreat things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEOemployerandmaintaina drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.