Construction and Building Inspectors
SOC: 47-4011.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$72,120
per year
Mean Wage
$76,430
per year
Employment
137K
workers
Wage Range
$46,560 - $112,320
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
19 tasks analyzed
Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
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.
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.
Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact. | - | - | - | |
| Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes. | - | - | - | |
| Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs. | - | - | - | |
| Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations. | - | - | - | |
| Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations. | - | - | - | |
| Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards. | - | - | - | |
| Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated. | - | - | - | |
| Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications. | - | - | - | |
| Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions. | - | - | - | |
| Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning. | - | - | - | |
| Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors. | - | - | - | |
| Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens. | - | - | - | |
| Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades. | - | - | - | |
| Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation. | - | - | - |
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