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CHA Consulting, Inc. lists this Chief Inspector opportunity in elmwood park historic district, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Us:
Drive Construction Quality Forward as Chief Inspector — Guide Field Execution, Uphold Standards, and Deliver with Confidence
Are you a highly experienced construction inspection leader who brings strong technical insight, decisive field leadership, and a commitment to getting the details right? Do you thrive in environments where precision, safety, and accountability are non-negotiable—and where your expertise directly shapes successful project outcomes?
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.
What You'll Do:
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
What You Bring:
High school diploma or equivalent 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 certification preferred
Valid driver’s license required; extensive travel may be required
Why You'll Love It Here:
Lead and engage in diverse fieldwork, tackling complex technical challenges and hands‑on problem‑solving across active construction sites
Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexibility and opportunities for local and occasional travel
Be part of a team dedicated to strengthening transportation infrastructure—roads, bridges, railways, and more—across communities
Salary Range:
$37.50 - $50.00
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:
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.
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