Construction Engineer and Inspection (CEI) Inspector

Approve building plans that meet required specifications.

Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.

Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.

Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.

Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.

Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.

Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.

Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.

Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.

Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.

Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.

Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.

Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.

Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.

Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.

Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.

Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.

Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.