Full-Time

CEI Sr. Bridge Inspector

Posted on 9/17/2025

Deadline 9/16/27
CHA Consulting

CHA Consulting

51-200 employees

Engineering and construction management across sectors

Compensation Overview

$33.65 - $40.14/hr

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • High School Diploma required; associate’s degree in engineering science, construction management or related technical field preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License required
  • A minimum of 5 years of related construction observation experience required
  • Bridge inspection experience preferred
  • Movable bridge experience preferred
  • Demonstrates a good knowledge about the construction industry
  • Ability to comprehend construction and contract documents
  • Understands and follows company standards, demonstrates knowledge of construction techniques, and able to complete most duties required on complex projects
  • Ability to understand and interpret client’s contracts
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong mathematics skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Good knowledge of the Company’s standards and core values
  • Demonstrates a willingness to aid and teach entry level staff
  • Extensive travel may be required
  • CTQP – Concrete Field Inspector certification preferred
  • ACI Concrete Inspection certification preferred
  • Bridge Coating Inspector Certification I and II preferred (BCI/SSPC)
Responsibilities
  • Examine bridges and review building codes, local ordinances, and zoning laws, as well as approve blueprints and monitor construction sites
  • Perform an initial inspection during the first phase of construction and conduct follow-up inspections throughout the construction project
  • Conduct a final, comprehensive inspection at project completion and provide written or oral feedback related to findings
  • Monitor, record, and deliver successful projects as part of CHA’s construction inspection team
  • Work across construction inspection duties with knowledge across design, risk management, and health and safety compliance to uphold standards
  • Communicate findings and ensure adherence to project requirements and client contracts
Desired Qualifications
  • Bridge inspection experience preferred
  • Movable bridge experience preferred
  • CTQP – Concrete Field Inspector certification preferred
  • ACI Concrete Inspection certification preferred
  • Bridge Coating Inspector Certification I and II preferred (BCI/SSPC)

CHA Consulting provides engineering, construction management, and advisory services for infrastructure and facilities. It handles planning, design, project management, and construction oversight across transportation, energy, water resources, and manufacturing, guiding projects from concept to completion. It differentiates itself by its long history in transportation, its scale and multidisciplinary capabilities, and its growth through private-equity–backed acquisitions that broaden its markets and enable end-to-end services. Its goal is to help clients plan, design, and deliver complex infrastructure and facility projects efficiently and sustainably, leveraging a nationwide footprint and diverse expertise.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Albany, New York

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Steger Bizzell October 2025, capturing Texas water infrastructure demand.
  • Midwestern Engineers September 2025 acquisition expands Indiana water expertise.
  • IIJA white paper positions CHA for $1 trillion transportation funding through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Five acquisitions since June 2025 add 240 employees, sparking integration friction.
  • IIJA funding depletes 2026-2027, contracting transportation and water revenues.
  • H.I.G. Capital demands EBITDA growth by 2028, forcing staff cuts.

What makes CHA Consulting unique

  • CHA founded 1952, pioneered interstate highways like Massachusetts Turnpike.
  • Acquired FALCON in June 2025, bolstering construction management in California.
  • Specializes in accelerated bridge construction minimizing traffic disruptions.

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Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

47%

1 year growth

47%

2 year growth

47%
GlobeNewswire
Oct 9th, 2025
CHA Acquires Texas-Based Steger Bizzell

ALBANY, N.Y. and GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHA announced today it has acquired Steger & Bizzell Engineering, LLC (Steger Bizzell), a leading Central Texas civil engineering firm with a 53-year history of delivering water and wastewater, land development, and surveying services to public and private clients. Headquartered in Georgetown, just north of Austin, Steger Bizzell adds a team of more than 50 technical experts with deep water/wastewater and land development expertise to CHA.“2025 has been a year of growth for CHA, and with the addition of Steger Bizzell to our team, we take yet another bold step forward in achieving our vision to become a leading national provider of innovative infrastructure solutions,” said Jim Stephenson, CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. “Together, CHA and Steger Bizzell are positioned to create a powerhouse team that provides lasting value and sustainable solutions for clients across the region.”“Steger Bizzell has a long history as a leader in civil engineering in Central Texas,” said Perry Steger, CEO of Steger Bizzell. “We’re excited at the opportunities on the horizon for our clients and our staff as we join CHA and expand our access to resources and markets

GlobeNewswire
Sep 9th, 2025
CHA Acquires Indiana-based Midwestern Engineers, Inc.

ALBANY, N.Y. and LOOGOOTEE, Ind., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHA announced today it has acquired Midwestern Engineers, Inc., an Indiana-based engineering firm with a long-established reputation for delivering critical water, wastewater, stormwater, and survey solutions across Indiana. Headquartered in Loogootee with offices in Indianapolis and Santa Claus, Midwestern brings a team of 45 technical experts with deep expertise in water resources to CHA. Midwestern perfectly complements CHA’s 100 employees in Indianapolis and Evansville currently providing water, wastewater, transportation, aviation engineering, and environmental services.“The addition of Midwestern Engineers to CHA creates a powerhouse of water expertise and local insight throughout the Hoosier state and beyond,” said Jim Stephenson, CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. “Together, we’ll be better able to serve our clients and communities as they face challenges related to delivering clean water and managing wastewater and stormwater

GlobeNewswire
Jun 24th, 2025
CHA Acquires California-based FALCON Engineering Services, Inc.

ALBANY, N.Y., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHA announced today it has acquired FALCON Engineering Services, Inc. (FALCON), a California-based engineering and construction management firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions across Southern California. Headquartered in Temecula, CA, FALCON brings a team of over 60 professionals with deep expertise in project management, construction management, and construction inspection. “FALCON is a milestone addition to CHA,” said Jim Stephenson, CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our value creation strategy for growth and expansion into the western region of the U.S., building on our position as a leading national firm. Establishing a presence in Southern California with the addition of FALCON allows CHA to serve clients in one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic infrastructure-intensive markets

CityBiz
Dec 4th, 2024
CHA Acquires CECS, Expands Southeast Services

CHA has acquired Civil Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. (CECS), a transportation engineering firm in Columbia, SC, with 85 employees. CECS will rebrand as CHA, enhancing CHA's southeast transportation services. This acquisition increases CHA's staff to over 2,000 across 45+ offices. CHA CEO Jim Stephenson and CECS President Cathy Raad highlighted the synergies and expanded service offerings resulting from the merger.

PR Newswire
Mar 12th, 2024
Cha Acquires Pennsylvania-Based D'Huy Engineering, Inc.

Complementary CMPM and Water Strengths Fuel CHA's Continued Growth in the Mid-AtlanticALBANY, N.Y. and BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), an innovative, full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program/construction management firm, today announced that it has acquired D'Huy Engineering, Inc. (DEI), an engineering and project management firm serving educational, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients. With 100 employees, DEI is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and has several office locations, including Scranton, PA, and Wilmington, DE. The firm's core services include project and construction management; structural design and forensic engineering; facilities engineering; water and wastewater infrastructure design; and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering

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