Chief Inspector

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

Job summary

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

You will direct day-to-day inspection efforts on complex infrastructure projects, serving as liaison between clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion. The role requires at least 10 years of construction observation experience, strong contract interpretation skills, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of related construction observation experience.
• Ability to interpret client contracts and analyze complex construction issues.
• Knowledge of building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to train entry level staff.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Project, Outlook; NICET III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction inspection activities for large infrastructure projects.
• Act as primary liaison for clients, coordinating with owners, contractors, designers, and regulators.
• Monitor quality control efforts and verify compliance with plans.
• Identify nonconforming work and recommend corrective actions.
• Review payment applications, quantities, change orders, and proposals for progress payments.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain project records per requirements.
• Chair meetings and support schedules, documentation, and constructability reviews.
• Mentor and oversee inspection staff and workload coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract interpretation

Mathematics

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us:

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.