Chief Inspector

CHA Consulting, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Chief Inspector to join our Construction Inspection Team in Albany, NY.

You will direct day-to-day inspection efforts on complex infrastructure projects, serving as a key liaison between clients, contractors, and project stakeholders while helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of field inspection experience, strong contract interpretation, and leadership to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of related construction observation experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry and contract interpretation.
• NICET III certification preferred; valid driver's license; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection activities for large infrastructure projects, ensuring conformance to docs, plans, specs and submittals.
• Serve as primary liaison for clients, coordinating with owners, contractors, designers and regulators.
• Monitor quality control and verify compliance with approved QC plans.
• Identify nonconforming work and recommend corrective actions.
• Review payment applications, quantities, change orders, and proposals.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain project records to standards.
• Chair construction meetings and support project administration and constructability reviews.
• Mentor and oversee inspection staff, coordinating workloads and enforcing standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mathematics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chief Inspector

Location US-NY-Albany

• Job ID 7778
• # Positions 1
• Category Construction Inspection

Guide Construction Success as a Chief Inspector - Lead Field Oversight on Critical Transportation and Infrastructure Projects

Do you thrive in dynamic construction environments where your expertise directly impacts project success? Are you passionate about mentoring inspection staff, solving field challenges, and ensuring every phase of construction meets rigorous safety and quality expectations?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Chief Inspector to join our Construction Inspection Team in Albany, NY. In this pivotal role, you will direct day-to-day inspection efforts on complex infrastructure projects, serving as a key liaison between clients, contractors, and project stakeholders while helping ensure construction is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

What You'll Do

• Lead construction inspection activities for large, complex infrastructure projects, ensuring work conforms to contract documents, plans, specifications, and approved submittals
• Serve as the primary construction phase liaison for clients, coordinating with owners, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies
• Monitor contractor quality control efforts and verify compliance with approved quality control plans
• Identify nonconforming work and evaluate proposed corrective actions, recommending acceptance or rejection as appropriate
• Review and verify contractor payment applications, quantities, change orders, and proposals to support accurate progress payments
• Prepare clear, comprehensive inspection reports and maintain complete project records in accordance with company, client, and regulatory requirements
• Chair construction meetings and support project administration, including schedules, documentation, and constructability reviews
• Mentor and oversee inspection staff, coordinating workloads and reinforcing accepted standards, procedures, and best practices

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of related construction observation experience required
• Strong knowledge of construction industry with the ability to interpret client contracts
• Proven ability to analyze complex construction issues and recommend effective resolutions
• Knowledge of building codes and zoning ordinances
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication and mathematics skills
• Ability to coordinate workload of inspection project staff with the willingness to train entry level staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)
• NICET Level III certification preferred
• Valid driver's license required; extensive travel may be required

Why You'll Love It Here

• Play a critical role in overseeing construction for complex transportation and infrastructure improvements that strengthen communities across New York
• Partner directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders while guiding inspection teams and influencing successful project outcomes

Curious about the impactful work our Construction Inspection team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: CHA Construction Inspection.

Salary Range

$37.50 - $50.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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