NEC
B00A
Construction Inspector
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Reviews and analyzes project construction drawings and specifications and prepares a Construction Inspection Plan including a checklist of inspection points during critical phases of construction and installation. Verifies that all materials and/or equipment ordered meet applicable project specifications and certifies their conformance to these specifications upon receipt. Inspects all phases of construction and installation, including civil, architectural and structural, electrical and mechanical, for compliance with drawings, specifications and acceptable safe operating, installation, and construction practices. Schedules, coordinates, and observes tests on electrical and mechanical systems (includes operational tests on installed equipment) and arranges for quality control tests on such items as sub base materials, aggregates and cementitious binders and on related mixes before, during and after installation. Prepares logs, records and reports on all inspections, and tests.
Core Skills
- construction document review
- inspection planning
- materials conformance verification
- civil work inspection
- structural work inspection
- electrical system inspection
- mechanical system inspection
- quality control testing
- inspection report writing
Common Certifications
- ICC Commercial Building Inspector
- ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
- ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Associate Constructor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- ICC Residential Building Inspector
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors
Career Growth
- ICC Commercial Building Inspector
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector
- ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
- Certified Construction Manager
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.