Chief Inspector

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment with flexibility

Opportunities for local and occasional travel

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is looking for a Chief Inspector in Columbia, SC. You will lead inspection activities for large infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality control throughout construction. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Joining our team offers diverse fieldwork opportunities in a collaborative environment, contributing to vital transportation infrastructure across communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related construction observation experience required.
• Proven ability to analyze complex construction issues and recommend effective resolutions.
• Knowledge of building codes and zoning ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction inspection activities for large infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison for clients during construction phases.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive inspection reports and maintain project records.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the construction industry

Strong communication skills

Mathematics skills

Ability to analyze complex construction issues

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Engineering Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chief Inspector

Location: US-SC-Columbia

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 the 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

• Lead and engage in diverse fieldwork, tackling complex technical challenges and hands‑on problem solving across active construction sites
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexibility and opportunities for local and occasional travel
• Be part of a team dedicated to strengthening transportation infrastructure—roads, bridges, railways, and more—across communities

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.