Construction Inspector

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks three Construction Inspectors to join our Construction Inspection Team in Ridgeland, SC and observe, document, and verify the quality of infrastructure projects in the field to ensure compliance with plans and standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3 years of field experience, and the ability to read construction documents. Travel may be required; you will work closely with project teams and clients in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of related construction observation experience
• SCDOT certification in asphalt and earthwork preferred
• Knowledge of construction techniques; ability to read construction documents
• Valid driver's license; travel may be extensive

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities for compliance with plans, specs, and submittals
• Verify quality through field measurements and monitoring of contractor QC efforts
• Identify nonconforming work and support corrective actions to achieve acceptability
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders, and quantities for progress payments
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and project teams and maintain reports and records

Skills

Strong communication

Mathematics skills

Independent field work

Team collaboration

Active reading of documents

Education

High school diploma

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us

Build What Matters as a Construction Inspector - Observe, Verify, and Strengthen Critical Infrastructure

Are you a detail‑driven construction professional who takes pride in doing things the right way? Do you thrive in the field, ensuring complex projects are built safely, accurately, and in full compliance with plans and standards?

Join Us

Build What Matters as a Construction Inspector - Observe, Verify, and Strengthen Critical Infrastructure

Are you a detail‑driven construction professional who takes pride in doing things the right way? Do you thrive in the field, ensuring complex projects are built safely, accurately, and in full compliance with plans and standards?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking three Construction Inspectors to join our Construction Inspection Team in Ridgeland, SC and play a hands - on role in observing, documenting, and verifying the quality of infrastructure projects that communities rely on every day. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise while working closely with project teams, contractors, and clients in the field.

What You'll Do

• Observe and document construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and approved submittals
• Verify quality of completed work through field measurements, computations, and monitoring of contractor quality control efforts
• Identify nonconforming work and support evaluation of corrective actions to ensure acceptability
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders, and quantities of completed work to support progress payments
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and project teams while maintaining clear reports and accurate project records

What You Bring

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related construction observation experience required
• SCDOT certification in asphalt and earthwork preferred
• Knowledge of construction techniques and ability to comprehend construction documents
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with project teams and assisting senior team members with complex projects
• Strong communication and mathematics skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license required; extensive travel may be required

Why You'll Love It Here

• Make a measurable impact by ensuring high - quality, safe, and sustainable construction
• Grow your career in a collaborative, mission - driven environment committed to excellence

Curious about the impactful work our Construction Inspection team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

Salary Range

$29.00 - $33.00

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.