Salary Breakdown
Construction and Building Inspectors
Average
$54,970
ANNUAL
$26.43
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,670
ANNUAL
$17.63
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,820
ANNUAL
$23.47
HOURLY
Expert Level
$78,940
ANNUAL
$37.95
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Construction and Building Inspectors
1,650
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Construction and Building Inspectors
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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.
08
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
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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