Mid-Level Inspector

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,261 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Mid-Level Inspector to ensure quality in transportation construction projects. This role involves observing construction activities, documenting progress, and verifying compliance with plans. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3+ years of construction observation experience, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. The position offers a collaborative work environment where you’ll contribute to critical infrastructure projects that communities rely on, along with a salary range of $28.50 - $36.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related construction observation experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required; extensive travel may be required.
• ACI and SCDOT Earthwork and Concrete Roadway certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document transportation construction activities to ensure compliance.
• Verify quality of completed work through measurements and monitoring.
• Identify nonconforming work and support evaluation of corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Mathematics skills

Field observation

Construction techniques knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Engineering Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Join Us:

Deliver Infrastructure with Integrity as a Mid-Level Inspector — Ensure Quality from the Ground Up

Do you take pride in precision and accountability on the job site? Are you motivated by field‑based work where your attention to detail helps ensure complex infrastructure is delivered safely and to specification?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Inspector to join our Construction Inspection Team in Columbia, SC. In this role, you’ll be responsible for observing construction activities, documenting progress, and verifying work aligns with approved plans, specifications, and standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with contractors, project teams, and clients while playing a critical role in delivering transportation infrastructure projects that communities depend on every day.

What You'll Do:

• Observe and document transportation 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
• 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
• ACI and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Earthwork and Concrete Roadway certifications preferred

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:

$28.50 - $36.00

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.