Environment
Construction and building inspectors spend considerable time inspecting worksites, alone or as part of a team. Some inspectors may have to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. Most work full time during regular business hours.
Construction and Building Inspectors
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Construction and Building Inspectors
About this Career Path
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
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Salary Breakdown
Construction and Building Inspectors
$68,480
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$38,110
ENTRY LEVEL
$61,640
MID LEVEL
$100,520
EXPERT LEVEL
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Construction and Building Inspectors
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Top Expected Tasks
Construction and Building Inspectors
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Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
02
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
03
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
04
Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
05
Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
06
Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
07
Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
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Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
09
Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
10
Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Construction and Building Inspectors
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KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
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KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
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KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
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KNOWLEDGE
Design
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SKILL
Reading Comprehension
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SKILL
Critical Thinking
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SKILL
Active Listening
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SKILL
Speaking
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SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
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ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
A
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Oral Expression
A
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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