Construction & Building Inspectors

Also Called: Building Inspector, Building Official, Construction Inspector, Plumbing Inspector

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$43,740

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Construction & Building Inspectors do

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.

  • Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
  • Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Bricklaying • Building Construction Technology • Carpentry • Cement Masonry • Construction Craft • Drafting • Electrical • Facilities Maintenance • Floor Covering • Glaziery • HVAC • OCT-Only Advanced Manufacturing • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Painting • Petroleum Technician • Plastering • Plumbing • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Tile Setting • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Tools

  • Levels
  • Circuit tester
  • Multimeters
  • GFI circuit testers
  • Liquid leak detectors

Technology

Word processing software
Inspection Depot Home Guide System
Microsoft Word
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Compliance software
Automated permit system software
OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
building and construction
product and service development
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 35% Post-secondary certificate
  • 22% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 17% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Craft Artists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Government Property Inspectors & Investigators

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Arizona Western College

    Yuma, AZ

  • Bates Technical College

    Tacoma, WA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Construction & Building Inspectors across the country typically make.

$21.03 / hour
$43,740 /year

Entry Level

$32.55 / hour
$67,700 /year

Median Level

$51.06 / hour
$106,200 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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