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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-4011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 61,250.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 29.00
- Currently, there are 94,960 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction and Building Inspectors”.
Also Known As…
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Plumbing Inspector
- Inspector
- Elevator Inspector
- Construction Materials Testing Technician
- Construction Inspector
- Combination Building Inspector
- Building Official
- Building Inspector
- Building Inspection Engineer
- Building Code Administrator
- Weight Inspector
- Street Openings Inspector
- Street Inspector
- Site Damage Prevention Technician
- Sidewalk Inspector
- Safety Inspector
- Road Inspector
- Residential Building Inspector
- Real Estate Inspector
- Pressure Vessel Inspector
- Plan Examiner
- Plan Checker
- Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Permit Specialist
- Paving Inspector
- Natural Gas Inspector
- Line Inspector
- Inspecting Engineer
- Infrastructure Technician
- Housing Inspector
- Home Inspector
- Highway Inspector
- Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
- Grade Checker
- Gas Inspector
- Elevators Inspector
- Electrical Inspector
- Dredging Inspector
- Construction Technician
- Construction Code Administrator
- Compliance Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Compliance Coordinator
- Compliance Analyst
- Code Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Building Equipment Inspector
- Building Code Inspector
- Bridge Inspector
- Boilers Inspector
- Boiler Inspector
- Architectural Inspector
- Architectural Examiner
- Amusement Ride Inspector
Tasks for “Construction Checker”
- 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.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- 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.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- 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.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
Related Technology & Tools
- Hygrometers
- Water quality test kits
- Scanners
- Handheld thermometers
- Architects' scales
- Drafting tools
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Vibration meters
- Video inspection cameras
- Radon detection devices
- Tablet computers
- Air sampling pumps
- Transit levels
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Concrete testers
- Stud locators
- Tape measures
- Pressure gauges
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Optical levels
- Multimeters
- Megohmeters
- Manometers
- Theodolites
- Laser measuring devices
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Probe rods
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Lock levels
- Force gauges
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Spectrometers
- Conductivity meters
- Airflow meters
- Laser fiches
- Borescopes
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Volt-ammeters
- Arc receptacle testers
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Magnetic locators
- Water pressure gauges
- Digital multimeters
- Optical scanners
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Inspection mirrors
- Laser printers
- Plumb bobs
- Combustible gas detectors
- Notebook computers
- Programmable calculators
- Shovels
- Adjustable wrenches
- Continuity testers
- Air sampling devices
- Circuit analyzers
- Voltage testers
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Chlorine meters
- Ground resistance testers
- Levels
- Electrical circuit testers
- Asphalt thermometers
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Hydrometers
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Computerized data collectors
- Digital cameras
- Map wheels
- Gas leak detection devices
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Moisture meters
- Torque meters
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Insulation testers
- Light meters
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Axes
- Distance measuring wheels
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Two way radios
- Concrete strength measurers
- Cordless drills
- 10-key calculators
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Automatic levels
- Screwdrivers
- Electronic levels
- Surface thermometers
- pH meters
- Engineering scales
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Spreadsheet software
- Residential home inspection form software
- ESRI ArcView
- New construction inspection form software
- Microsoft Office
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Database software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Vision Software
- Mobile building inspection software
- Automated permit system software
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Word processing software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Internet browser software
- Microsoft Word
- Intuit Quicken
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Municipal geographic management software
- Real estate and tax software
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Intuit QuickBooks