Inspection Operations Supervisor - PW - 11/9/26

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Pension/Retirement plan

14 paid holidays

Vacation and leave programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Charleston County Public Works is seeking an Inspection Operations Supervisor to lead the CEI team responsible for transportation projects across Charleston County. You will coordinate with County Project Managers, the CEI Manager, engineers, and contractors to ensure safe, on-time delivery and adherence to specifications.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive roadway inspection experience, and a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of twelve years of roadway construction inspection and testing experience.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and guide inspection staff for roadway and transportation projects.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate inspection personnel.
• Oversee laboratory and field testing of contractor materials.
• Review and maintain project documentation including reports and timesheets.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, engineers, and the CEI Manager on changes.
• Ensure quality control through inspections and testing of methods and materials.
• Respond to field issues, challenges, and citizen concerns.
• Supervise debris assessment during EOC activations and emergencies.
• Provide status updates and recommendations to management.
• Communicate with staff, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Roadway inspection

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Construction Technology or Civil Engineering

Job description

Description

The Opportunity: Lead Critical Infrastructure Projects Across Charleston County

Charleston County Public Works is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to oversee our Construction, Engineering, and Inspection

Description

The Opportunity: Lead Critical Infrastructure Projects Across Charleston County

Charleston County Public Works is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to oversee our Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) team. As the Inspection Operations Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful construction of Transportation Sales Tax (TST), County Transportation Committee (CTC), and County-funded transportation improvement projects throughout Charleston County. This position serves as the primary coordinator between County Project Managers, the Construction Manager, inspection staff, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and according to specifications. If you have a strong background in roadway construction inspection, team leadership, and quality assurance, we encourage you to apply.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Opportunity to lead and develop a highly skilled inspection team.
• Direct involvement in transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life across Charleston County.
• Excellent work-life balance with limited overtime requirements.
• Retirement pension through participation in the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) Retirement System.
• Great benefits package including (14) paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and parental leave, as well as training opportunities.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $85,945

**Hiring salary dependent upon applicant’s education, experience, skill level, and other**

Job Specific Qualifications

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Schedule, supervise, and provide technical guidance to inspection staff responsible for roadway, sidewalk, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate inspection personnel to ensure a high-performing team.
• Schedule and oversee laboratory and field testing of contractor-supplied construction materials.
• Review, monitor, and maintain project documentation, including daily inspection reports, progress reports, timesheets, and photographic and video records.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, engineers, and the CEI Manager regarding design modifications, change orders, and unforeseen field conditions.
• Ensure quality control through visual inspections, laboratory testing, field testing, and review of construction methods and materials.
• Respond to and resolve field issues, construction challenges, citizen concerns, and project-related complaints.
• Supervise debris assessment and removal activities during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and emergency response events.
• Keep management informed of project status, accomplishments, concerns, and recommendations for process improvements.
• Communicate regularly with County staff, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and the public to support successful project delivery.
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and industry meetings to remain current on applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• May be designated as essential personnel and required to report during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Experienced construction inspection professionals with strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in roadway construction inspection and testing, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Required Certifications

• South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI)
• SCDOT Earthwork and Base Course Technician
• SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART)
• SCDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Level I Quality Control Technician

Ability to obtain the following certifications within two (2) years of hire:

• SCDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Level II Job Mix Certification
• SCDOT Level III Quality Control Manager
• APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician
• SCDOT Concrete Technician Levels I & II

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.