Construction Inspector

GARVER LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GARVER LLC in Oklahoma City is seeking a Construction Inspector with 5–10 years of field inspection experience to support roadway, bridge, water/wastewater, and aviation projects. You will liaise among contractors, engineers, and clients, perform inspections, document daily activities, and ensure work aligns with plans and specs.

This role requires physical activity outdoors and occasional travel. Responsibilities include reading project plans, testing materials, maintaining records, and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in construction inspection.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of ODOT and OTA specifications.
• Materials testing experience and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand project plans and specifications while verifying compliance.
• Test materials delivered to the project site to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Document daily work activities.
• Travel is required; willingness to work on short-term and long-term out-of-town projects.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Perform highly detailed work across multiple concurrent tasks.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Interact professionally with staff, contractors, and the public.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Excel & Word

Prioritization & organization

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Materials testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ODOT/OTA specifications

Bluebeam experience

AASHTOWare

Survey experience

Job description

Construction Inspector

Location: Oklahoma City Metro, Oklahoma

Garver has an opening based out of our Oklahoma City office for a Construction Inspector (5-10 years). We are looking for a motivated professional who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in supporting high-quality roadway, bridge, water/wastewater, and aviation projects. In this role, the Construction Inspector serves as a liaison among contractors, engineers, and clients, and supports inspection, observation, and materials testing efforts across a variety of project types. The position works under the supervision of the Resident Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Manager assigned to a specific project. The Construction Inspector plays an important role in supporting inspections and documentation to help ensure that projects are built in accordance with project plans and specifications. 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 motor vehicles. As a condition of employment, all applicants must consent to a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report. At Garver, we are committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work while serving clients and communities with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand project plans and specifications while verifying compliance
• Test materials delivered to the project site to ensure compliance with specifications
• Document daily work activities
• Travel is required; applicants must be willing to accept short-term and long-term out-of-town projects
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze problems and identify solutions
• Perform highly detailed work across multiple concurrent tasks
• Work effectively under tight deadlines
• Interact professionally with staff, contractors, and the public

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of ODOT and OTA specifications
• Materials testing experience and relevant certifications

Preferred

• Familiarity with grading, drainage, sanitary sewer, water distribution systems, concrete/asphalt paving, roadway bridge construction, water/wastewater plants, and site design projects
• OHCMT Materials Sampling and Testing certification
• Site Manager/AASHTOWare application experience
• Computer skills for digital documentation
• Bluebeam experience
• Pipeline inspection experience
• Survey experience

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.