Construction Inspector vs Roofer

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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

Construction Inspector salaries Construction Inspector jobs

Roofer

$55,100 typical, a year

Most Roofers earn $55,100 to $55,100 a year.

From 299 postings that list pay

344 open jobs now

Roofer salaries Roofer jobs

Construction Inspectors typically earn about $22,900 more a year than Roofers.

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

Roofer

  • Install, repair, and replace roofing systems on buildings.
  • Inspect roofs to identify damage, leaks, or deterioration.
  • Maintain clean and organized job sites throughout projects.
  • Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
  • Work at heights and climb ladders to access roofs.
  • Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.

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

More common in Construction Inspector postings

  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Material Testing 1 in 10 postings
  • Civil Engineering 1 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 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

Roofer

Asked for in both

  • Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
  • High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings

More common in Roofer postings

  • Roofing Almost all postings
  • OSHA Regulations 6 in 10 postings
  • Ladder Operation 6 in 10 postings
  • Shingle Installation 4 in 10 postings
  • Commercial Cleaning 1 in 10 postings
  • OSHA Rigging Requirements 1 in 15 postings
  • Elastomeric Roofing 1 in 20 postings
  • Single-Ply Roof Membrane Installation 1 in 20 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Construction Inspector

Roofer

  • Roofer

    UVA
    $25 - $30/hr Employer stated
    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
    Microsoft OutlookDriver's LicenseFall ProtectionRoofingSheet Metal
    4 days ago
    Apply
  • Service Roofer

    CentiMark Corporation
    Pay not stated South Plainfield, NJ
    Driver's LicenseRoofingPolyurethanesSingle-Ply Roof Membrane Installation
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 2 days ago
    Apply
  • Roofer

    University of Virginia
    $25 - $30/hr Employer stated
    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
    Microsoft OutlookDriver's LicenseFall ProtectionRoofingSheet Metal
    4 days ago
    Apply

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