Chief Inspector

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Columbia, SC

1d • $38 - $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Chief Inspector to join our Construction Inspection Team in Columbia, SC. In this role, you will lead inspection efforts across complex infrastructure projects, partnering closely with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure work is executed in alignment with design intent, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations from start to finish.

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 certification preferred

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

Benefits

• Flexibility
• Opportunities for local and occasional travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED