6 of the Most Popular Types of Building Construction Inspector Jobs in 2026

See what kind of roles similar to Building Construction Inspector jobs are hiring now

Top Types Of Building Construction Inspector Jobs

• Construction

  Salary range: $71,000 - $115,500

  Construction jobs encompass a wide range of opportunities in the industry, ranging from carpenters and electricians to project managers and civil engineers. Construction professionals participate in a wide range of projects. There are residential projects, such as single family homes, small lot developments, or apartment buildings, commercial projects, such as building strip malls, industrial facilities or office buildings, and a range of infrastructure projects, such as public transit construction or building bridges. Your duties and responsibilities depend on the type of project and your role in the construction industry.

• Construction Inspector

  Salary range: $49,500 - $78,000

  A construction inspector scrutinizes developer's plans, examines building structures, and inspects electrical and plumbing systems to ensure that everything complies with local and national safety codes and standards. Construction inspectors also verify that the plans meet zoning regulations and contract specifications. Once the review is complete, they create correction notices and building code reports to outline what improvements the developer needs to make. As a construction inspector, you may specialize in residential or commercial work, but the responsibilities are the same for either field.

• Building Inspector

  Salary range: $54,000 - $81,000

  A building inspector’s primary job responsibilities are to look at public buildings and ensure they are up to federal, state, and local codes. In this job, your duties are to look at the structural integrity, electrical wiring, water connections, and other aspects of the construction and make sure that everything works as it should and complies with all safety regulations. Inspectors have to know a variety of building disciplines and trades, or at least the laws related to them. For example, you have to know basic wiring codes and how to recognize a dangerous situation, such as broken or loose wiring, as well as general building hazards.

• Field Inspector

  Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000

  A field inspector gathers information and performs property value appraisal of residential and commercial properties and vehicles. As a field inspector, your job duties are to visually inspect a property, take photographs, collect data, and compile a report with a property value estimate based on your findings. Your responsibilities are also to evaluate property values or the cost of damages for your employer. You can find field inspector jobs with insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and banks with a financial stake in a piece of property.

• Home Inspector

  Salary range: $48,000 - $70,500

  Home inspectors examine new and existing houses, typically during the escrow process of a home sale transaction, to determine the condition of the house and to point out any repairs that should be made. In this role, you travel to the home and inspect the interior and exterior areas, including crawl spaces and attics. You also check all major systems of the house, such as the electrical lines, plumbing, and air conditioning unit. You photograph each space, noting any problems or issues you believe the buyer should consider before purchasing. Once your inspection is done, you generate a report and forward it to the homeowner, buyer, and real estate agents involved in the sale.

• Icc Inspector

  Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

  Icc Inspector is a typical job search query Most salaries for Icc Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Icc Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.