Senior Inspector

Champion Excellence in the Field as Senior Inspector — Observe, Verify, and Strengthen Critical Infrastructure

Do you enjoy being in the field where your attention to detail directly influences project quality and performance? Are you energized by seeing critical infrastructure take shape and ensuring construction work is completed safely, accurately, and according to plan?

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. Working alongside contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders, you'll help bring essential infrastructure improvements from design to reality.

• 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
• Coordinate 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

• 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
• 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)
• Valid driver’s license required; extensive travel may be required

• Contribute to projects that improve water quality, modernize aging infrastructure, and support environmental stewardship
• Work on a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater, and stormwater improvements that create lasting value for local communities
• Build your expertise in a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, professional growth, and innovation are encouraged

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Learn more about how CHA supports water, wastewater, and sewer systems through innovative planning, design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.

$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. 

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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