Lead CSA Inspector
About the role
The Civil, Structural and Architectural Lead (CSA Lead) provides discipline leadership for civil, structural, architectural, building envelope, accessibility, and life-safety-related inspection support. This position directs assigned CSA inspectors, coordinates inspection readiness, verifies work against approved documents and applicable requirements, supports deficiency tracking and reinspection coordination, and maintains disciplined reporting and records.
Responsibilities
Discipline Leadership and Field Oversight
Lead day-to-day CSA inspection support and provide technical direction to assigned CSA inspectors
Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, building envelope, accessibility, fire barrier, firestopping, and life-safety-related inspection priorities with program leadership, permit coordination, contractors, design professionals, authorities, and other stakeholders
Confirm CSA inspection activities are aligned with approved drawings, specifications, permit conditions, inspection checklists, applicable codes, standards, and project hold points
Support staffing needs, shift coverage, weekend coverage, and surge support requirements based on active work fronts and inspection demand
Provide coaching, quality checks, and technical support to promote consistency, documentation quality, and defensible inspection records
Perform or oversee CSA inspections, including hold-point inspections, close-in inspections, system readiness inspections, final inspections, deficiency follow-up, and turnover-related inspections
Verify installed work for conformance with approved civil, structural, architectural, accessibility, fire/life safety, and related construction documents
Identify incomplete, not-ready, unsafe, noncompliant, or improperly documented work before or during inspection activities
Support reinspection planning and verify corrective actions have been completed before closure
Apply working knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility standards, structural requirements, architectural requirements, fire/life safety provisions, project specifications, and approved permit conditions
Confirm inspection results are documented clearly, accurately, and consistently with the approved workflow
Support code-based clarification, field issue identification, and escalation of life-safety, structural, accessibility, or authority-sensitive concerns
Coordinate with plan review, design, engineering, and authority representatives when interpretation or formal disposition is required
Document nonconforming, incomplete, unsafe, or not-ready work through approved inspection reports, deficiency logs, correction items, or other assigned reporting tools
Track open CSA deficiencies, responsible-party responses, corrective actions, reinspection status, and aging items
Provide routine updates to program leadership regarding inspection volume, failed inspections, not-ready work, recurring issues, open deficiencies, reinspection needs, and schedule-critical risks
Support turnover readiness, closeout records, final inspection tracking, and completion of required CSA inspection documentation
Safety, Quality, and Coordination
Follow all company, client, site, and regulatory safety requirements
Do not perform inspections in unsafe or inaccessible conditions; document and escalate unsafe or not-ready conditions through the approved process
Coverage with other discipline leads to resolve cross-discipline conflicts, embedded work issues, access constraints, and inspection sequencing concerns
Promote a collaborative, field-based quality culture focused on readiness, compliance, documentation integrity, and timely issue resolution
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of experience in civil, structural, architectural, building inspection, construction quality, code compliance, field engineering, construction supervision, or related construction inspection roles
Minimum 3 years of lead, supervisory, discipline lead, foreman, field coordination, or inspection leadership experience preferred
Experience inspecting or overseeing CSA scopes on commercial, industrial, mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, manufacturing, municipal, or large technical construction projects preferred
Working knowledge of approved drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, permit conditions, inspection hold points, field documentation, deficiency tracking, and reinspection processes
Strong communication, field coordination, documentation, leadership, and issue-escalation skills
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred
An associate degree, trade school completion, apprenticeship, military technical training, ICC certification path, or discipline-specific technical education may be considered when supported by significant relevant experience
Equivalent combinations of education, field experience, inspection leadership, code compliance support, CSA construction experience, and large-project construction experience may be accepted in lieu of a four-year degree
Preferred ICC credentials may include Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner, Structural Masonry Special Inspector, Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector, Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector, or related credentials
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, AWS/CWI, NICET, OSHA 30, or other discipline-specific certifications are preferred where applicable to the assigned scope
Valid driver's license may be required depending on project assignment
Required Certifications and Credentials
ICC certification relevant to CSA inspection is preferred and may be required depending on assignment scope or jurisdictional requirements
Core Competencies
Adaptability
Attendance/Punctuality
Dependability
Professionalism
Quality
Quantity
Safety and Security
Teamwork
Technical Skills
Written Communication