Field Construction Inspector & Materials Tester

Garver Engineering; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Construction Inspector in Overland Park, Kansas, to oversee inspection and observation of roadway, bridge, airports, water and wastewater, and utility construction projects. The role involves field inspections, material testing, and documenting activities under supervision of a Project Engineer or Manager.

The candidate will report to Garver's Construction Services Team Leader and must be able to work in outdoor settings, perform physical tasks, and coordinate with clients,

Qualifications

• Experience in construction inspections and materials testing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Possess inspection and/or material testing certifications for Missouri or Kansas DOT.
• Willingness to travel for projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction inspections

Materials testing

Strong communication

Travel for projects

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Garver is seeking a Construction Inspector in Overland Park, Kansas, to oversee inspection and observation of roadway, bridge, airports, water and wastewater, and utility construction projects. The role involves field inspections, material testing, and documenting activities under supervision of a Project Engineer or Manager.

The candidate will report to Garver's Construction Services Team Leader and must be able to work in outdoor settings, perform physical tasks, and coordinate with clients,