Occupational Employment Statistics
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors
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.
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Southeast Minnesota
| 60 | 5 | $34.32/hr | $26.18/hr | $28.79/hr | $33.10/hr | $39.44/hr | $46.24/hr |
| Construction | 20 | $39.38/hr |
| Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Financial Activities | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | 340 | $31.15/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 20 | $41.80/hr |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 910 | $36.89/hr |
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- 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.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.