Senior Construction Inspector Lead

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

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.