Construction Inspector

Garver Engineering; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Garver Engineering is seeking a Construction Inspector in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to support high-quality projects in roadway, bridge, water, wastewater, and aviation sectors. Ideal candidates should have 5–10 years of experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with project specifications.

Responsibilities include interpreting project plans, conducting site inspections, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with specifications. We offer competitive salaries, attractive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in construction inspection.
• Strong knowledge of materials testing and relevant certifications.
• Ability to perform physical activities in outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Test materials on-site for compliance.
• Document daily work activities and analyze problems.

Skills

Ability to prioritize and organize

Verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Knowledge of ODOT and OTA specifications

Materials testing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OHCMT Materials Sampling and Testing certification

Bluebeam

Site Manager/AASHTOWare

Job description

Construction Inspector – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Garver has an opening based out of our Tulsa 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.

This 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, and regularly operating motor vehicles. As a condition of employment, all applicants must consent to a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report.

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

Grow with Us

Garver offers employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, 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.