Construction Inspector

Job Overview

Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction projects within the assigned area of responsibility including traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer, and storm drainage projects. Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts and ordinances; maintain records and prepare reports on projects inspected. This is the entry‑level class in the Construction Inspector series. This class is distinguished from the Construction Inspector II by the performance of more routine tasks and duties such as permit inspections of city right‑of‑way work and construction affecting storm drainage operations.

Employees in this class typically have limited work experience.

* Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks and duties performed by employees within this job classification. They are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.*

The following list is illustrative.

• Inspect a variety of construction projects relative to the 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 a daily log, source books that verify the quantities of work performed daily, documentation for change orders, justifications for changes to construction contracts, environmental permit records, the structure packages including the project testing frequency reports, work‑order close‑out documents and reimbursement requests.
• 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 but not limited to asphalt, concrete, soil and water, for compliance with applicable specifications; coordinate all testing with city and private labs as needed.
• Verify traffic control placement for correctness and safety; coordinate with barricade inspectors as needed.
• Inspect the work of contractors and builders to insure contract compliance with pre‑approved drainage specifications and plans, regulations and ordinances for arroyos, pavement, concrete work, water, sewer, waste water, drainage, buildings and other structures; issue violation notices or citations as required.

• Attend meetings, seminars and training programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Comply with local, state and federal safety program requirements.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades, or engineering; and two (2) years of construction or construction inspection experience.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.

Office and construction site environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, heat, cold, inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment.

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.