What is a concrete inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a concrete inspector

1. Explore concrete inspector education requirements

   Most common concrete inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.0 %

   High School Diploma

   24.6 %

   Associate

   21.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific concrete inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Field Testing	34.64%
   ACI	33.18%
   Shop Drawings	7.04%
   Asphalt	7.03%
   Construction Safety	3.33%

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3. Complete relevant concrete inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New concrete inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a concrete inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real concrete inspector resumes.

4. Research concrete inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Coordinate, manage, and conduct geotechnical engineering and engineering geology subsurface investigations.
   • Calculate concrete, asphalt yields and material consistencies.
   • Conduct field inspections on concrete for compliance of ASTM standards.
   • Inspect concrete by studying the physical properties including temperature, slump and air test in accordance with ASTM.

5. Apply for concrete inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a concrete inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams