Also called: Construction Inspector, Materials Inspector
Checks that road and bridge construction follows plans, specifications, and safety rules.
You test concrete samples, measure asphalt thickness, and watch contractors to make sure they build what was designed. You document everything because millions of dollars ride on it.
Approximate BLS construction and building inspectors figures.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate in construction or civil engineering technology; certifications like NICET.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). BLS projects little change.
Medium risk for 10 years. Drones, sensors and AI check quantities and quality; on-site inspection stays, but each covers more projects.
Classes: Construction CTE, Algebra II, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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