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.
Construction Superintendent - Mechanical (Canal Flats)
$135K - $136K *
Lead mechanical construction activities for a cutting-edge AI data center, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety. Collaborate with teams and manage trades to deliver reliable systems on time and wi...
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Maintenance Contract Inspector
$74K - $90K *
Elevate public spaces by ensuring quality maintenance through effective contractor oversight. Collaborate with teams to inspect parks, beaches, and landscapes, ensuring compliance with safety and comm...
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$85K - $100K *
Join us to oversee ground-up industrial tilt-up construction projects, managing subcontractors and ensuring quality work while maintaining schedules and safety standards from start to finish...
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Empower your career by leading industrial tilt-up construction projects. Oversee operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure quality and safety from start to finish while collaborating with project...
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Civil Engineer - Highway Construction Manager/ Resident Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Explore a rewarding career investigating highway construction incidents, analyzing procedures, and providing expert testimony. Collaborate with industry leaders while applying your extensive engineeri...
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$100K - $120K *
Transform transportation infrastructure by leading inspection teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects across Connecticut...
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Structural Mechanical Inspector II/III
$100K - $124K *
Oversee structural and mechanical inspections for diverse building types, ensuring compliance with codes throughout construction phases. Utilize expertise to evaluate plans, maintain records, and enfo...
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Assistant Inspections Director
$90K - $127K *
Manage field inspection operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with building codes. Provide technical guidance, resolve customer concerns, and implement service improvements while fosterin...
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Engineer of Structures (Dept of Public Works)
$104K - $131K *
Lead the charge in overseeing the inspection, design, and construction of bridges and structures, ensuring compliance with standards while managing a team of engineers and technicians to enhance city...
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$145K - $165K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing complex mechanical inspections for a prestigious expansion project, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards while managing contractor perfo...
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$79K - $93K *
Join a team that's dedicated to NDT inspection excellence for aviation components. As an NDT Inspector II, you will utilize advanced testing techniques ensuring quality and compliance for gas turbine...
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Deputy Fire Inspector - Code Specialist
$78K - $89K *
Elevate fire safety standards by conducting expert plan reviews and code compliance evaluations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to fire codes, enhancing community safety and regulat...
1 week ago
$144K - $176K *
Deliver precise inspections on gas line construction and testing, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations. Collaborate closely with contractors to uphold structural integrity and quali...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a vital project as a Construction Manager providing oversight in an active healthcare environment. Ensure quality, compliance, and successful completion of infrastructure upgrades at a federal fa...
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Construction Superintendent, Electrical - Memphis
$80K - $95K *
Oversee electrical contractors delivering complex infrastructure for mission-critical data centers. Manage installation, safety, and compliance while leading a skilled team to ensure project excellenc...
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$74K - $110K *
Oversee building inspections and ensure compliance with codes and regulations. Collaborate with contractors and the public to interpret codes, review plans, and conduct inspections for residential and...
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Inspection/Building Envelope Consultant - Annapolis Junction, MD
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading building envelope diagnostics and design. Collaborate with teams to assess, repair, and innovate building systems while driving business growth and client relationships in...
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Inspection/Building Envelope Consultant - Annapolis Junction, MD
$80K - $95K *
Engineer innovative building envelope solutions, conducting assessments and diagnostics while supporting project management and business development efforts to enhance service offerings and client rel...
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QC Inspector - Civil / Structural
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of quality assurance for civil and structural activities on a major construction project. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards, conduct inspections, and maintain d...
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Project Manager - Construction Inspection
$100K - $120K *
Manage construction inspection assignments for diverse infrastructure projects, leading teams and ensuring compliance with safety standards while serving as the primary client contact and overseeing p...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform the quality assurance landscape by overseeing civil construction inspections, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards while fostering a culture of excellence an...
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Join our team as a Civil Quality Inspector, ensuring construction quality standards are met through inspections, testing oversight, and documentation management on a major LNG project. Collaborate wit...
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Electrical or Mechanical Inspector
$104K - $119K *
Drive project success by overseeing inspections of electrical and mechanical systems in transportation infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering collaboration among contractors...
4 weeks ago
$66K - $99K *
Elevate project integrity by ensuring compliance in welding operations for critical infrastructure. Your expertise in inspection will support quality assurance across various industrial applications...
3 weeks ago
$66K - $99K *
Optimize quality and safety in welding operations by conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with standards in heavy civil and utility projects, supporting effective project delivery and collab...
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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.