Senior Construction Inspector – Transportation Projects Lead

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Senior Inspectors to join our Construction Inspection Team in Columbia, SC. You will monitor transportation construction, review plans, and document field observations to support on-site quality and progress payments.

You will lead on-site inspections, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with owners, contractors, and authorities to ensure project success and compliance with contract requirements on complex transportation projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of related construction observation experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction of transportation infrastructure projects to ensure full compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
• Review drawings, submittals, and construction documents; verify materials, methods, and work sequences meet requirements.
• Document field observations, measurements, and computations to determine acceptability of completed work and support progress payment verification.
• Identify nonconforming work, evaluate proposed corrective measures, and recommend acceptance or rejection.
• Coordinate daily with owners, contractors, and local authorities; serve as the primary on site contact for construction related issues.
• Prepare clear daily reports, maintain accurate project records, and support QA testing, surveys, and constructability reviews.
• Lead project meetings, guide administrative documentation, and mentor entry level inspectors to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Construction observation

Communication

Mathematics

Leadership

Mentoring

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Engineering Science/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Senior Inspectors to join our Construction Inspection Team in Columbia, SC. You will monitor transportation construction, review plans, and document field observations to support on-site quality and progress payments.

You will lead on-site inspections, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with owners, contractors, and authorities to ensure project success and compliance with contract requirements on complex transportation projects.