Chief Inspector
About The Position
Join Us: Advance Infrastructure Quality as a Chief Inspector — Guide Complex Projects from the Field with Confidence and Accountability Are you driven to lead construction efforts where quality, safety, and accountability are non ‑ negotiable? Do you bring the experience and judgment needed to oversee complex infrastructure work, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and resolve challenges in the field with confidence? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Chief Inspector to join our Construction Inspection Team in Syracuse, NY . In this role, you will provide field leadership across large and complex construction projects—overseeing inspection activities, guiding teams, and serving as a trusted partner to clients and contractors to ensure projects are delivered in full alignment with contract requirements and industry standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of related construction observation experience required
- Strong knowledge of construction industry with the ability to interpret client contracts
- Proven ability to analyze complex construction issues and recommend effective resolutions
- Knowledge of building codes and zoning ordinances
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Strong communication and mathematics skills
- Ability to coordinate workload of inspection project staff with the willingness to train entry level staff
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)
- NICET Level III Highways Construction Inspection certification preferred
- Valid driver’s license required; extensive travel may be required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field
- NICET Level III Highways Construction Inspection certification
Responsibilities
- Lead construction inspection activities for large, complex infrastructure projects, ensuring work conforms to contract documents, plans, specifications, and approved submittals
- Serve as the primary construction ‑ phase liaison for clients, coordinating with owners, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies
- Monitor contractor quality control efforts and verify compliance with approved quality control plans
- Identify nonconforming work and evaluate proposed corrective actions, recommending acceptance or rejection as appropriate
- Review and verify contractor payment applications, quantities, change orders, and proposals to support accurate progress payments
- Prepare clear, comprehensive inspection reports and maintain complete project records in accordance with company, client, and regulatory requirements
- Chair construction meetings and support project administration, including schedules, documentation, and constructability reviews
- Mentor and oversee inspection staff, coordinating workloads and reinforcing accepted standards, procedures, and best practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
