Construction Inspector Senior-2

Location: 2400 BROADWAY SE • Pay Range $22.81 - $36.01 • Close Date August 14, 2026

About the role

Employees at Bernalillo County team up to build a high quality of life for residents, communities, and businesses. The County offers a strong work-life balance, a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging, along with many benefits.

The Construction Inspector Senior performs advanced-level inspection and monitoring of roadway, bridge, building, and utility construction projects to ensure safety, compliance, and quality. Oversees testing of systems such as water pumping, electronic controls, and pressurized pipelines. Prepares detailed reports on project progress, quality, and cost estimates to support payment processes and contractor compliance. Serves as a technical lead and mentor to less experienced inspection staff.

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.

The above information outlines the general nature and scope of duties for this position. Duties may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

Requirements

• 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.

Screening and Compliance

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• 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).

Working Conditions

• Duties are performed primarily outdoors, exposing the employee to extremes of weather conditions. Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment on even carpeted or tiled surfaces.
• Outdoor duties may be performed on both even and uneven surfaces, which may be wet or dry. Surfaces range from natural undisturbed soil to gravel, asphalt, or concrete.
• May perform duties alone or as part of a group.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include exposure to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, mist, chemicals, and severe weather conditions; driving of vehicles; working in and around heavy equipment; and performing duties on rough terrain.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• Equipment typically used includes telephone, two-way radio, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• County vehicles are used for traveling from site to site throughout the County.
• Safety vests and hardhats are used during outdoor duties.

Benefits

• Generous leave accruals.
• Career development opportunities.
• Remote and flex-work options as appropriate.
• Longevity pay.
• Education assistance program.
• Health benefits.
• Lucrative retirement options.