Senior Inspector - Water/Wastewater

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Inspector – Water/Wastewater to join our Water Team in Charlotte, NC. This is a part-time, as-needed position supporting the construction of vital water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction of water and 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

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of related construction observation experience required
• Strong understanding of construction techniques, contract documents, and industry standards with the ability to interpret client contracts
• Ability to work independently on complex projects as well as collaboratively within a team; willingness to guide entry level staff
• Excellent communication skills and strong mathematics skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license required; extensive travel may be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of related construction observation experience required
• Strong understanding of construction techniques, contract documents, and industry standards with the ability to interpret client contracts
• Ability to work independently on complex projects as well as collaboratively within a team; willingness to guide entry level staff
• Excellent communication skills and strong mathematics skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license required; extensive travel may be required

Skills

• Construction techniques
• Contract documents
• Industry standards
• Interpretation of client contracts
• Communication skills
• Mathematics skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on infrastructure communities
• Active involvement in fieldwork supporting project delivery
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a forward-thinking organization

Pay

Salary Range: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

The 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.

Schedule

Part-time, as-needed position

Company Culture & EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible. 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.