Road & Bridge Construction Inspector

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Construction Inspector to monitor roads, bridges, and related public works projects to ensure work quality and adherence to schedules and specifications. This role involves extensive field inspections and detailed reporting to support payments and project progress.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and four years of construction experience, with mandatory certifications to be obtained within nine months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four (4) 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the inspection of roads, bridges, drainage facilities, buildings, underground utilities, and other construction projects to ensure work quality and progress align with prescribed schedules and specifications.
• Monitors testing water pumping systems, electronic controls, and pressurized pipe systems.
• Prepares daily and monthly reports on specific work performed, including progress, quality, and estimated costs, in comparison with work schedules to assess compliance and support partial payments to contractors and vendors.
• Displays thorough knowledge of City of Albuquerque Standards and Specifications and New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Standards and Specifications.
• Performs inspection and observations of highway and bridge construction work for compliance with Bernalillo County plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Interprets plans, specifications, and contract documents to verify contract compliance.
• Prepares daily work reports and maintains documentation of contractor work performed, materials testing, and traffic control using the IPM Construction Management System, spreadsheets, or other electronic/manual systems.
• Performs sampling and testing of concrete in conformance with TTCP specifications and procedures.
• Performs moisture/density testing of soils, base course, and hot mix asphalt (HMA) in conformance with Bernalillo County and NMDOT specifications using a portable moisture/density gauge.
• Performs sampling of soils, base course, aggregates, and HMA in conformance with NMDOT specifications and procedures.

Skills

Construction inspection

Report writing

Reading plans/specs

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IPM Construction Management System

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Construction Inspector to monitor roads, bridges, and related public works projects to ensure work quality and adherence to schedules and specifications. This role involves extensive field inspections and detailed reporting to support payments and project progress.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and four years of construction experience, with mandatory certifications to be obtained within nine months.