8 of the Most Popular Types of Building Control Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Building Control Jobs

• Building Automation Controls

  Salary range: $83,500 - $110,500

  Building Automation Controls is a typical job search query Most salaries for Building Automation Controls jobs pay between $83,500 (25th percentile) and $110,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Building Automation Controls job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Construction Quality Control

  Salary range: $83,500 - $111,000

  Construction Quality Control is a common job search query. Most salaries for Construction Quality Control jobs pay between $83,500 (25th percentile) and $111,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Construction Quality Control job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Building Automation

  Salary range: $42,000 - $42,000

  Building Automation is a common job search query. Most salaries for Building Automation jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $42,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Building Automation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• 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.

• Overseas Construction Inspection

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

  Overseas Construction Inspection is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Overseas Construction Inspection jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $78,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Overseas Construction Inspection job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Building Official

  Salary range: $78,000 - $120,000

  The job of a building official is to enforce applicable building codes for a building, or the group of buildings under your jurisdiction if you work for a municipality or large corporation. When this role works for a municipality, it is often called a chief building official and you are in charge of enforcing codes for every building within the jurisdiction of the municipality. This position is most often a supervisory role that oversees building inspectors, ensuring that construction or maintenance crews follow safety regulations, and a permit is in place for any projects. The job duties of a building official are primarily enforcement related.

• Building Management System

  Salary range: $50,000 - $101,000

  Building Management System is a typical job search query Most salaries for Building Management System jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $101,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Building Management System job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.