Senior Construction Inspector

Garver•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Garver is hiring a Senior Construction Inspector based out of its Overland Park, Kansas office. The role primarily involves inspecting and observing roadway and bridge construction projects, leading and mentoring other inspectors, and coordinating staff across multiple projects. Additional work may include aviation, water, wastewater, and utility projects. The successful candidate will be a team-oriented leader with substantial construction project expertise, strong customer service skills, and the ability to participate in business pursuits. The Senior Construction Inspector provides construction oversight for clients and collaborates with contractors, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders. The position monitors progress, addresses issues, supports timely completion, and promotes teamwork and a positive work environment. Work includes reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, test reports, schedules, and other documents; solving problems; and performing detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks under intense deadlines. The inspector prepares daily reports covering construction activities, weather, personnel, materials, and equipment, and measures and reports completed work quantities for progressive pay estimates. Overnight travel is required, and the job involves considerable outdoor physical activity. Garver offers company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education, competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program. Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,500 employees. The company states its commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience in construction inspections and materials testing.
Experience observing roadway, bridge, airport, water and wastewater facility, and utility construction projects.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid driver's license.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication experience.
Inspection and/or materials testing certifications for Missouri or Kansas DOT.
Experience using AASHTOWare or similar software.
Ability to mentor a construction engineering and inspection (CEI) team.
Ability to perform considerable physical activity outdoors, including light lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, and prolonged walking and standing.
Ability to regularly operate motorized vehicles.
Consent to a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

KDOT Inspection and Materials Sampling Certifications.
Certified Concrete Technician (ACI Certification).
Traffic control or safety training.
Other testing and inspection certifications.
Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience.
Coursework in Construction Management.
Bluebeam Revu software experience.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of inspectors on construction projects.
Inspect and observe roadway and bridge construction projects; additional assignments may include aviation, water, wastewater, and utility projects.
Coordinate staff between multiple projects.
Assist with market research and project pursuits to create or expand industry relationships and pursue and win engineering and construction projects.
Provide construction oversight for clients.
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
Monitor project progress, address issues, and help ensure timely completion.
Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork.
Read and interpret data, construction plans, project specifications, test reports, schedules, and other documents.
Analyze and solve problems and interpret situations at construction job sites.
Perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks under intense deadlines.
Prepare daily reports on construction activities, weather, personnel, materials, and equipment on site.
Measure, calculate, and report quantities of work performed to produce progressive pay estimates.
Use written and oral communication skills regularly.
Travel overnight as required.