Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

Location:

Overland Park, Kansas

Garver, an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm, is looking for a Construction Inspector for its Kansas Practice. The primary duties include inspection and observation of roadway, bridge, airports, water & wastewater facilities, and utility construction projects.

• Interact with clients, contractors, the public, and Garver staff in the course of work
• Use written and oral communication skills regularly
• Read and interpret construction plans, project specifications, testing reports, schedules, and other documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations on construction job sites
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work under intense deadlines
• Perform construction materials testing to verify contract compliance
• Ensure contractor quality meets contract requirements and review discrepancies with client 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

• Regularly stand and/or walk while holding tools or objects in the field
• Reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds

• Experience in construction inspections and materials testing
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid driver's license
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication experience
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Inspection and/or material testing certifications for Missouri or Kansas DOT
• Willingness to travel for projects
• Consent to background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report as a requirement of employment

• KDOT Inspection & Materials Sampling Certifications
• Experience with Civil 3D and/or Micro Station
• Knowledge of KDOT Specifications
• Experience with Construction Management Software or AASHTOWare
• Experience observing roadway, bridge, airports, water & wastewater facilities, and utility construction projects
• Construction Management coursework
• Certified Concrete Technician (ACI Certification)
• Traffic Control/Safety training
• Other testing and inspection certifications

Garver offers professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education, competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program. The company fosters a progressive atmosphere with work‑life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based on 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.