Chief Inspector
CHA•Providence, RI
•Onsite
About The Position
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Chief Inspector to join our Aviation Team in Providence, RI. In this role, you will provide field leadership on major airport and aviation infrastructure projects—overseeing inspection efforts, guiding teams, and partnering closely with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects are delivered in full alignment with FAA requirements, contract documents, and aviation industry standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 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)
- Valid driver’s license required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
- NICET Level III Construction Inspection certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead construction inspection activities for large, complex aviation and airport infrastructure projects, ensuring work conforms to contract documents, plans, specifications, and approved submittmits
- Serve as the primary construction-phase liaison for clients, coordinating with airport owners, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies including aviation authorities
- 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 aviation regulatory requirements
- Chair construction meetings and support project administration, including schedules, documentation, and constructability reviews for airport facilities and airfield systems
- Mentor and oversee inspection staff, coordinating workloads and reinforcing accepted standards, procedures, and best practices
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
