Junior Inspector

Launch Your Career as a Junior Inspector — Contribute to Projects That Shape Stronger Communities

Are you ready to begin your career doing work that helps create safer roads, stronger bridges, and more resilient communities? Do you enjoy hands‑on environments where attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork drive real‑world results?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Junior Inspector to join our Construction Inspection Team in Ridgeland, SC, where you’ll support the delivery of transportation construction projects by observing field activities, documenting progress, and helping ensure work meets established standards and specifications. In this role, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, gain exposure to impactful projects, and build a strong foundation for long‑term growth—all while contributing to CHA’s mission of responsibly improving the world we live in.

• Observe and monitor the construction activities on highways, as well as other structures and facilities, for compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Record field observations, measurements, and computations to verify work performed
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and maintain accurate project records
• Coordinate or conduct quality assurance testing, inspections, and surveys

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• No prior experience required; prior construction or observation experience a plus
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications; knowledge of construction techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong math, communication, and teamwork skills
• Valid driver’s license required with ability to travel

• Gain hands-on experience in the field and learn from industry experts
• Make a tangible impact by helping deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure to communities

Curious about the impactful work our Construction Inspection team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

$22.50 - $27.50

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. 

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. 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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