Senior Inspector

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Elmwood Park Historic District (SC); On-site; USD 50,971 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is hiring a Senior Inspector in Columbia, SC, to ensure construction compliance on complex transportation projects. The role involves monitoring and evaluating work quality, mentoring junior inspectors, and coordinating with contractors and authorities. Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years of construction observation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively are required. The salary ranges from $37.00 to $45.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related construction observation experience required.
• Strong understanding of construction techniques and contract documents.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with standards.
• Review drawings and verify materials meet requirements.
• Document field observations and recommend corrective measures.

Skills

Construction observation experience

Communication skills

Mathematics skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Engineering Science or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join Us:

Elevate Construction Outcomes as a Senior Inspector — Apply Your Expertise Where It Counts

Are you a seasoned construction professional known for sound judgment and a commitment to getting it right? Do you thrive in field environments where your leadership and technical expertise directly influence project outcomes?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Senior Inspectors to join our Construction Inspection Team in Columbia, SC. In this position, you will play a critical role in evaluating construction work, resolving field issues, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. This opportunity allows you to apply your expertise on complex transportation projects while supporting junior inspectors and collaborating closely with project teams to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

• 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

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of related construction observation experience required
• Strong understanding of construction techniques, contract documents, and industry standards with the ability to interpret client contracts
• Ability to work independently on complex projects as well as collaboratively within a team; willingness to guide entry level staff
• Excellent communication skills and strong 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:

• Lead with impact by ensuring construction meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability
• Advance your career in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment committed to excellence

Salary Range:

$37.00 - $45.00

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.