Construction inspectors help ensure that buildings, infrastructure, and other projects meet approved plans, building codes, safety standards, and quality requirements. Browse vetted Construction Inspector opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Job availability and compensation vary by location, experience, project type, and employer.
Typical responsibilities include reviewing plans and specifications, inspecting work at construction sites, documenting findings, identifying code or quality issues, and communicating required corrections to contractors and project teams. Inspectors may focus on buildings, transportation infrastructure, utilities, or specialized systems.
Employers commonly look for experience in construction, engineering, building inspection, or a related field. Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, strong attention to detail, clear reporting and communication skills, and the ability to interpret drawings are valuable. Some positions require a relevant degree, professional credentials, specialized certifications, or a valid driver's license; requirements depend on the role and jurisdiction.
Construction inspectors may specialize in areas such as commercial buildings, civil infrastructure, structural work, electrical systems, or quality assurance. With additional experience and qualifications, professionals may pursue senior inspector, lead inspector, construction quality manager, or compliance roles.
Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare job requirements, location, and compensation details, then focus your search on positions that match your inspection experience and career goals.
Vehicle Inspection Station Manager - Central NJ
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Join a dynamic team as you oversee daily operations at a dedicated vehicle inspection station, ensuring compliance, safety, and exceptional customer service while leading and mentoring staff in a fast...
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Vehicle Inspection Station Manager - Central NJ
$63K - $111K *
Transform daily operations by leading a dedicated vehicle inspection station, ensuring compliance, optimizing customer service, and managing staff effectively to enhance performance and safety in a dy...
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Vehicle Inspection Station Manager - Central NJ
$63K - $111K *
Lead the charge in overseeing daily operations at a dedicated vehicle inspection station, ensuring compliance, safety, and exceptional customer service while managing staff and optimizing lane perform...
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Elevate your career by leading civil site projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, coordinate, and manage impactful utility projects while ensuring compliance with loc...
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Drive quality excellence by overseeing site activities, managing inspection staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance team performance and uphold safety protoco...
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Administrator II - Roads Maintenance Services
$93K - $118K *
Transform complex information into organized records management. This role requires strong technical writing and administrative skills to support public records requests, legal data tracking, and effe...
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Administrator II - Roads Maintenance Services
$93K - $118K *
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Join a team that's driving critical infrastructure projects, overseeing construction efforts to ensure compliance with design, budget, and schedule while enhancing safety and efficiency in bridge and...
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Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple projects, ensuring compliance and excellence. Collaborate with teams to develop quality control plans, conduct audits, and manage environmental ris...
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Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence across multiple projects, overseeing compliance and documentation. Collaborate with teams to uphold the highest standards in quality assurance and enviro...
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Join a dynamic team as you oversee quality assurance across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborate with experts to enhance project quality and drive continu...
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Transform quality assurance across multiple projects by overseeing procedures, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance project quality and...
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Champion quality assurance across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and excellence. Collaborate with teams to develop control plans, conduct audits, and manage environmental risks, driving superio...
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Drive quality assurance excellence across multiple projects, ensuring compliance and high standards. Collaborate with teams to manage quality control plans, conduct audits, and document findings, enha...
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Drive quality assurance excellence across multiple projects, ensuring compliance and high standards. Collaborate with teams to develop quality control plans and conduct audits, while managing environm...
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Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality excellence across multiple projects. As a Quality Manager, you'll oversee quality assurance activities, conduct audits, and manage environmental compli...
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Lead quality assurance initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in documentation, procedures, and testing. Collaborate with teams to uphold the highest standards in an...
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Shape quality assurance across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and excellence. Collaborate with teams to develop control plans, conduct audits, and manage environmental risks, driving high stand...
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Construction Supervisor - Civil / Structural
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What does a construction inspector do?
A construction inspector checks project work against approved plans, building codes, safety requirements, and quality standards. The role often includes site visits, documenting findings, and communicating issues that need correction.
What qualifications are needed for construction inspector jobs?
Requirements vary by employer and jurisdiction. Many roles seek construction or engineering experience, knowledge of codes and plans, and strong documentation skills. Some require a degree, inspection credentials, specialized certifications, or a driver's license.
Where do construction inspectors work?
Construction inspectors may work on residential or commercial buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure projects. They can be employed by government agencies, engineering firms, contractors, or inspection and consulting companies.
How can I find construction inspector jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse vetted professional openings on Ladders and review each listing's salary, location, and qualifications. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, specialization, employer, and region.
What career advancement opportunities are available to construction inspectors?
Experienced inspectors may move into senior or lead inspection positions, specialize in a technical area, or pursue construction quality, compliance, or project oversight roles.