Construction Inspector vs Plumber
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Pay
Construction Inspector
$78,000 typical, a year
Most Construction Inspectors earn $62,400 to $88,400 a year.
From 654 postings that list pay
2,532 open jobs now
Plumber
$80,000 typical, a year
Most Plumbers earn $64,500 to $99,600 a year.
From 558 postings that list pay
2,147 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Construction Inspectors and Plumbers.
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
Plumber
- Diagnose and repair plumbing issues in residential and commercial systems.
- Install pipes, valves, fittings, and plumbing fixtures according to plans.
- Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Respond to service calls and address plumbing emergencies quickly.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
- Communicate clearly with customers about repairs and service options.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Construction Inspector
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 10 postings
More common in Construction Inspector postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Material Testing 1 in 10 postings
- Civil Engineering 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Word 1 in 10 postings
- Field Testing 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
- Reinforced Concrete 1 in 10 postings
Plumber
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 5 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
More common in Plumber postings
- Plumbing 8 in 10 postings
- Plumbing License 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 2 in 10 postings
- Pipe Cutting 1 in 10 postings
- Fittings 1 in 10 postings
- Fault Finding 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Construction Inspector
Senior Construction Inspector
Precision Systems, Inc.Pay not stated Washington DCMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Product StandardsQuality ControlErosion ControlContract Management +3Building 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
Plumber
Plumber/ Pipefitter
Unnamed employerPay not stated Newport, Rhode Island, United StatesDriver's LicensePlumbingBlueprint ReadingMaster Plumber - Oklahoma Plumbing Supervisor
West Shore Home$40 - $45/hr Employer statedOklahoma City, OK, USAPlumbing LicensePlumbing
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