Construction Inspector II

About the Role

Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction projects within an assigned area of responsibility, including traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer, and storm drainage projects. Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and ordinances, maintain records, and prepare reports on inspected projects. This is a full journey-level position in the Construction Inspector series.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of construction projects relative to assigned area of responsibility; perform plan checking functions; ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; interpret City-approved plans.
• Inspect and monitor new installations 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 daily logs, source books verifying quantities of work performed, documentation for change orders, justifications for contract changes, environmental permit records, structure packages, project testing frequency reports, work order close-out documents, and reimbursement requests.
• Coordinate construction activities with other agencies; act as a liaison between contractors and project managers on construction inspection issues.
• Respond to requests and complaints from citizens regarding construction projects.
• Perform various tests at construction sites, including asphalt, concrete, soil, and water tests for compliance with applicable specifications; coordinate testing with City and private labs as needed.
• Verify traffic control placement for correctness and safety; coordinate with barricade inspectors as needed.
• Inspect contractor and builder work to ensure compliance with pre-approved drainage specifications, plans, regulations, and ordinances for arroyos, pavement, concrete work, water, sewer, wastewater, drainage, buildings, and other structures; issue violation notices or citations as required.
• Investigate complaints from the general public and businesses; determine corrective actions within established regulations and ordinances.
• Report field changes that may require design changes; review material test reports.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training programs.
• Comply with local, state, and federal safety program requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades or engineering.
• Three years of construction or construction inspection experience (education and experience may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis).
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months from the date of hire.

Working Conditions

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

Physical: Maintain physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.