Construction Inspector vs Painter
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Pay
Construction Inspector
$78,200 typical, a year
Most Construction Inspectors earn $65,000 to $93,500 a year.
From 508 postings that list pay
2,650 open jobs now
Painter
$45,800 typical, a year
Most Painters earn $41,600 to $58,900 a year.
From 40 postings that list pay
263 open jobs now
Construction Inspectors typically earn about $32,500 more a year than Painters.
What each one does
Construction Inspector
- Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Document inspection activities and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Review construction documents and submittals for approval and compliance.
- Observe work in progress to verify adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Identify construction deficiencies and recommend necessary corrective actions.
- Coordinate with contractors and project teams to resolve compliance issues.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Painter
- Apply paint, stain and other finishes to walls, ceilings and furniture.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks.
- Mix paints and other materials according to specifications.
- Clean up paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with management to modify colors of paint, stain or varnish.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
More common in Construction Inspector postings
- Microsoft Office2 in 10
- Material Testing1 in 10
- Civil Engineering1 in 10
- Driving Record1 in 10
- Microsoft Word1 in 10
- Field Testing1 in 10
- Microsoft Excel1 in 10
- Reinforced Concrete1 in 10
More common in Painter postings
- PaintingNearly all
- Drywall1 in 10
- Scaffolding1 in 10
- Wall Patching1 in 10
- Ladder Operation1 in 10
- Spray Equipment1 in 10
- Sealing and Caulking1 in 10
- Color Matching1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Construction Inspector
- Driver's License4 in 10
- High School Diploma2 in 10
Painter
- High School Diploma3 in 10
- Driver's License2 in 10
Open jobs
Construction Inspector
Building Surveyor Inspector | Manukau
Auckland Council$91,027 - $100k/yrstated South Auckland, NZ, 1010Building CodesSurveyingBuilding Surveyor Inspector |Pukekohe Papakura
Auckland Council$91,027 - $100k/yrstated South Auckland, NZ, 1010Building CodesSurveying- Pay not stated San Antonio, TexasDriver's LicenseField Observation
Painter
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