Senior Construction Inspector

Senior Construction Inspector – Ridgeland, Mississippi

Garver has an opening based out of our Ridgeland, MS office for Senior Construction Inspector whose primary duties will include the inspection and observation of roadway and bridge construction projects. Additional aviation, water wastewater, and utility projects may also be included.

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. It 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.

• Interacting with clients, contractors, the public, and Garver staff in the course of work
• Regular use of written and oral communication skills
• Reading and interpreting data, information, construction plans, project specifications, testing reports, schedules, and other documents
• Analyzing and solving problems
• Observing and interpreting situations on construction job sites
• Performing highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
• Working under intense deadlines
• Perform construction materials testing to verify contract compliance
• 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.
• Overnight travel

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. All applicants must consent to a background check, drug screen, motor vehicle report as a requirement of employment.

• 10+ years of experience in construction inspections and materials testing
• Experience in observing roadway, bridge, airports, water & wastewater facilities, and utility construction projects.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid driver's license
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication experience

• DOT Inspection & Materials Sampling Certifications
• AASHTO certifications
• Certified Concrete Technician (ACI Certification)
• Traffic Control/Safety training
• Other testing and inspection certifications
• Civil 3D and/or Micro Station experience
• Coursework in Construction Management
• Possess inspection and/or material testing certifications for DOT projects
• Experience using AASHTOWare or similar software

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.

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.