Construction and Building Inspectors Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	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.
	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.
	Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
	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.
	Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
	Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
	Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
	Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $93,246.00 $44.83  $31.60  $37.47 - $51.16  Bridgeport/Stamford $99,340.00 $47.76  $33.59  $39.00 - $51.98  Danbury $89,367.00 $42.96  $32.33  $37.92 - $48.72  Hartford $92,815.00 $44.62  $31.39  $36.98 - $51.37  New Haven $93,913.00 $45.16  $32.25  $38.78 - $50.23  New London/Norwich $87,849.00 $42.23  $29.34  $36.40 - $50.60  Waterbury $87,962.00 $42.29  $28.27  $31.77 - $49.38  Torrington $83,837.00 $40.31  $24.27  $28.73 - $51.25

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   128   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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