Construction and Building Inspectors
O*NET Code: 47-4011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Amusement Ride InspectorArchitectural ExaminerArchitectural InspectorBoiler InspectorBridge InspectorBuilding Code AdministratorBuilding Code InspectorBuilding Equipment InspectorBuilding InspectorBuilding OfficialCode Enforcement OfficerCode InspectorCombination Building InspectorCommercial InspectorCompliance AnalystCompliance CoordinatorCompliance ManagerCompliance OfficerConstruction CheckerConstruction Code Administrator
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Systems Evaluation3/100
Time Management3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (33)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Project management software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Arc Second PocketCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Automated permit system software
Compliance software
0Calendar and scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Inspection Depot Home Guide System
Word processing software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Mobile building inspection software
Data base reporting software
0Municipal geographic management software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0New construction inspection form software
Word processing software
0NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
Compliance software
0OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
Compliance software
0Oracle Primavera Systems
Project management software
0Quicken
Accounting software
0Real estate and tax software
Data base user interface and query software
0Residential home inspection form software
Word processing software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Trimble Digital Fieldbook
Map creation software
0Vision Software
Procurement software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Facilities Managers
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Construction Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Construction and Building Inspectors → Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Transition Difficulty: Easy (88% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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