What does a Construction Inspector do?
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What the job involves
- 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.
- Collect samples and perform testing to verify material quality and specifications.
- Monitor progress and resource utilization to support project schedules and payments.
Summed up from 30 recent Construction Inspector job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Civil Engineering 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Material Testing 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 10 postings
- Quality Control 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- Bachelor of Construction Management 1 in 15 postings
- Certified Bridge Safety Inspector 1 in 25 postings
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification 1 in 25 postings
- Nuclear Density Gauge Certification 1 in 35 postings
- Asbestos Inspector License 1 in 40 postings
- Professional Engineer (PE) License 1 in 45 postings
- ACI Level 1 Certification 1 in 45 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 25 postings
- 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 5 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 5 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 6 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 3 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
2,278 open Construction Inspector jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Florida207 open
- Pennsylvania182 open
- New York174 open
- Texas173 open
- California169 open
Typical pay $78,000 a year (most between $62k and $88k). See the full salary breakdown