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
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
$66,470
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$37,850
ENTRY LEVEL
$62,860
MID LEVEL
$101,170
EXPERT LEVEL
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Top Expected Tasks
Construction and Building Inspectors
01
Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
02
Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
03
Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
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
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
06
Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
07
Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
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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
Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
10
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Construction and Building Inspectors
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KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
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KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
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KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
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KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
K
KNOWLEDGE
Design
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SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
S
SKILL
Speaking
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
A
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
A
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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