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.
$78K - $135K *
Accelerate project success by coordinating engineering and construction efforts, resolving field issues, and ensuring quality standards on a large-scale data center project. Collaborate with diverse t...
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$78K - $135K *
Solve complex field coordination challenges and support engineering teams in delivering a large-scale data center project. Collaborate with diverse professionals, ensuring safety, quality, and timelin...
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$78K - $135K *
Empower the construction of cutting-edge data centers by supporting project engineering efforts, ensuring effective communication between teams, and upholding safety and quality standards throughout t...
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$78K - $135K *
Shape the future of hyper-scale data center projects by providing vital engineering support. Leverage your expertise in construction coordination, ensure adherence to safety standards, and facilitate...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex construction projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to lead a skilled team and drive su...
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Construction Contract Administrator - Mechanical
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in construction administration, ensuring project compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage contracts, oversee construction phases, and drive successful...
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Construction Contract Administrator - Mechanical
$80K - $95K *
Oversee the construction administration process, ensuring compliance with contracts and specifications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage project phases from contract award to closeou...
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$84K - $119K *
Drive innovative civil engineering solutions for land development projects. Collaborate with senior engineers and clients to apply standard techniques on moderately complex assignments, ensuring quali...
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$85K - $119K *
Transform your career by managing critical surveying and mapping projects. Lead a dedicated team, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower project success by leading complex civil engineering initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring technical fidelity while fostering client relationships. Drive profitability and advancement thro...
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$110K - $150K *
Drive successful EV charger installations by overseeing subcontractors, ensuring quality, safety, and timely project execution across multiple sites. Collaborate with project stakeholders for effectiv...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by supervising electrical installations for street lighting and signals. Ensure compliance, manage contracts, and interface with city agencies while overseeing projects and inspect...
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$80K - $95K *
Oversee electrical installations for street lighting and signals, ensuring compliance and accuracy in contracts. Supervise projects, interface with city agencies, and manage inspections to maintain hi...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the supervision of electrical installations for street lighting and signals. Ensure compliance with contracts and specifications while managing inspections and interfacing with city agencies. Dri...
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$80K - $95K *
Join our team to oversee electrical installations and maintenance for crucial public infrastructure. Ensure high-quality contractor performance and compliance to enhance transit-related projects, cont...
4 weeks ago
Inspector I/II/III - Stormwater
$55K - $109K *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with stormwater regulations through field inspections, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance community safety and environmental integrity. Embrace oppor...
2 weeks ago
Facilities & Community Asset Safety Inspector
$90K - $107K *
Contribute to community safety by conducting inspections and audits of recreational facilities, parks, and common areas. Identify hazards, ensure compliance, and support risk management initiatives to...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in transportation engineering by managing complex roadway projects. Utilize your expertise to guide teams, ensure quality, and foster client relationships while enhancing community inf...
2 days ago
Project Officer III Construction Management (All Boroughs)
$107K - $179K *
Drive school construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget through effective coordination, communication, and management of personnel and resou...
4 weeks ago
Civil Superintendent (Earthworks/Concrete) - Combined Cycle Projects
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in overseeing civil construction activities for utility-scale power generation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion while managing personnel and subcontractors eff...
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Lead Engineer - Roadway Design
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing complex roadway systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and guide projects from conceptualization to execution...
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Lead Engineer - Roadway Design
$110K - $130K *
Execute major transportation projects as the Lead Engineer in roadway design. Oversee design phases from preliminary to detailed for municipal and provincial clients while coordinating multidisciplina...
4 weeks ago
Lead Engineer - Roadway Design
$110K - $130K *
Optimize roadway design projects by leading complex assignments, ensuring efficient collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, from preliminary concepts to detailed execution, promoting innovative, s...
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Lead Engineer - Roadway Design
$110K - $130K *
Lead roadway design for major transportation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from design to completion while promoting sustainable solutions and fostering community resilience. Ma...
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Join a dynamic team to develop and review contract specifications for NYC's major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and enhancing public procurement processes...
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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.