Senior Inspector

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Inspector to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted presence on construction sites, helping oversee projects that support clean water delivery, wastewater treatment, and long-term community resilience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction of water/wastewater infrastructure projects to ensure full compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and quality standards
• Review drawings, submittals, and construction documents; verify materials, methods, and work sequences meet requirements
• Document field observations, measurements, and computations to determine acceptability of completed work and support progress payment verification
• Identify nonconforming work, evaluate proposed corrective measures, and recommend acceptance or rejection
• Cook up daily with owners, contractors, and local authorities; serve as the primary on-site contact for construction-related issues
• Prepare clear daily reports, maintain accurate project records, and support QA testing, surveys, and constructability reviews
• Lead project meetings, guide administrative documentation, and mentor entry-level inspectors to support successful project delivery

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• An Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of related construction observation experience required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques and industry with the 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)

Skills

• Valid driver’s license required
• Extensive travel may be required

Benefits

• Salary Range: $34.00 - $40.00
• 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

Pay

• $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time position