Senior Inspector

CHA Consulting, Inc. • North Charleston, SC

6d • $37 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Inspector to join our Construction Inspection Team in Charleston, SC, where you will take an active role in monitoring, documenting, and confirming the quality of infrastructure projects that serve communities every day. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience on meaningful projects while collaborating closely with contractors, project teams, and clients to help deliver safe, reliable, and high‑quality construction outcomes.

Requirements

• 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
• Prior roadway and/or bridge construction experience preferred; SCDOT experience strongly preferred
• AASHTOWare experience preferred
• Knowledge of construction techniques and ability to comprehend construction documents
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with project teams and assisting senior team members with complex projects
• Strong communication and mathematics skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license required; extensive travel may be required
• Asphalt Roadway Technician, Earthwork and Base Technician, Level 1 & 2 Concrete Field Technician, or ACI concrete field-testing technician certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and approved submittals
• Verify quality of completed work through field measurements, computations, and monitoring of contractor quality control efforts
• Identify nonconforming work and support evaluation of corrective actions to ensure acceptability
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders, and quantities of completed work to support progress payments
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and project teams while maintaining clear reports and accurate project records

What This Job Offers

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