Construction Inspector – North Charleston, SC

ASR INTERNATIONAL; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

ASR International is seeking a Construction Inspector to provide full-time on-site surveillance for the Pier recapitalization project in North Charleston, SC. The role requires interpreting drawings, monitoring workmanship, and coordinating with the design-builder and client stakeholders to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Start date is late August 2026.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with substantial CI experience or equivalent credentials; on-site presence is required with

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 10+ years construction experience as a CI/SC or QA/QC manager; 5+ years with an engineering degree plus PE, PMP or QA/QC cert in last 10 years.
• Minimum 2 years on Federal Government construction projects within the last 10 years.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work full-time on-site with occasional extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous full-time on-site surveillance of all construction activities.
• Read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Monitor workmanship, materials, and installation methods for compliance.
• Document daily observations, deficiencies, and progress; maintain records.
• Coordinate with the design-builder, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Support quality control processes, testing observation, and punch-list management.
• Be available for extended hours as project demands require.

Skills

On-site inspection

Document control

Blueprint reading

Quality surveillance

Education

Engineering degree

PE/PMP/QA cert

Job description

Construction Inspector – North Charleston, SC

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) | Anticipated duration: August 2026 – June 2030

Position Summary

Full-time, independent construction inspection and quality surveillance services for the client’s Pier recapitalization project in North Charleston, SC. The project includes demolition of the existing pier, construction of a new pier (over 1,000 feet long by 80 feet wide), a new Electrical Support Structure, dredging, bulkhead repairs, and associated shoreside improvements (utilities, storage areas, and parking). The Construction Inspector will serve as the on-site technical representative ensuring compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and quality standards throughout construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous full-time (40 hours/week) on-site surveillance of all construction activities
• Read and interpret contract drawings and specifications
• Monitor workmanship, materials, and installation methods for compliance with project requirements
• Document daily observations, deficiencies, and progress; maintain accurate inspection records
• Coordinate with the design-builder, subcontractors, and the client’s stakeholders
• Support quality control processes, testing observation, and punch-list management
• Be available for extended hours (up to 10% beyond standard workweek) as project demands require

Minimum Qualifications

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience as a Construction Inspector, Contractor Superintendent, or Quality Control Manager OR Minimum of 5 years of experience combined with a 4-year college degree in Engineering, a PE license, PMP certification, or QA/QC certifications obtained within the last 10 years
• Minimum of 2 years of experience on Federal Government construction projects (as a government CI, contractor superintendent, or quality control manager) within the last 10 years (Note: State/local projects that received federal funding do not qualify)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to work full-time on-site and accommodate occasional extended hours

Desired Experience (strongly preferred)

Candidates should demonstrate at least two years of project experience in the following areas:

• Waterfront construction, including concrete structures in marine environments
• Site improvements involving underground utilities and stormwater management features
• Design-build project delivery

Additional Information

• Place of performance is the active construction site in North Charleston, SC
• Start date is estimated for late August 2026 (subject to design-builder mobilization and permitting)
• Continuity of the assigned inspector is expected for the duration of the project
• Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain required base access credentials

This is an excellent opportunity to support a major marine infrastructure project in the Charleston area.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

• an excellent compensation package
• a flexible work schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• a 401(k) plan

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.