Construction Inspector, Kansas City

Construction Inspector

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Garver has an opening based out of our Kansas City, MO office for a Construction Inspector whose primary duties will include the inspection and observation of roadway and bridge construction projects.

This position will be responsible for observing, inspecting, and documenting construction activities and will be under the supervision of the Project Engineer or Manager assigned to a specific project. This position will assist the Project Engineers and Project Managers as needed to ensure that the project is built in accordance with project plans and specifications under which the contract was awarded.

Primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Regular use of written and oral communication skills
Reading and interpreting plans, data, information, and documents
Analyzing and solving problems
Observing and interpreting situations on construction job sites
Performing highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
Working under intensive deadlines
Perform construction materials testing to verify contract compliance
Interacting with staff, contractors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work Assuring the quality of contractor's work meets the contract requirements and reviewing any discrepancies with the client's Resident Engineer and/or Garver Project Manager.
Prepare daily reports of all construction activities, weather, personnel, materials, and equipment on site.
Measure, calculate, and report quantities of work performed to produce progressive pay estimates.

Applicants must be capable of considerable physical activity in an outdoor setting including but not limited to light lifting, bending, stooping and climbing, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, and regularly operating motorized vehicles.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in construction inspections, surveying or materials testing and inspection
Ability to travel
High school diploma or equivalent
Current and valid driver's license
Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication experience

Preferred Skills

Surveying or materials testing and inspection experience
Experience inspecting construction projects
Working knowledge of DOT Specifications
Computer and electronic filing of documents
Certified Concrete Technician (ACI Certification)
Traffic Control/Safety training
Other testing and inspection certifications

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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