Makes sure every part of a building is built right before it gets covered up.
You inspect rebar before a concrete pour, check that firestopping is installed, and run a meeting on recurring defects.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Construction or engineering degree, or trade experience plus QC certifications.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Construction Management, Civil Engineering.
Growing faster than average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Drones, scanners and apps speed inspection records; checking work before it is covered stays on site.
Classes: Construction CTE, Geometry, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9021.
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