Senior Construction Inspector

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Senior ConstructionInspector

Overland Park, Kansas

Garver has an opening based out of our Overland Park, KS office fora Senior Construction Inspector whose primary duties will includethe inspection and observation of roadway and bridge construction projects, leading and mentoring other inspectors on the team, and coordinating staff between multiple projects. Additional aviation, water, wastewater, and utility projects may also be included. A successful candidate will be a team-oriented leader, with deep expertise in leading major construction projects, ability to provide exceptional customer service, and be able to engage in business pursuits. Primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of inspectors on construction projects
• Assist with market research and project pursuits to create/expand industry relationships, pursue and win engineering and construction projects
• Provide construction oversight for clients.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Monitor project progress, address issues, and ensure timely completion.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork.
• Regular use of written and oral communication skills
• Reading and interpreting data, information, construction plans, project specifications, test 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
• Prepare daily reports on 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. Qualification:

• 15+ 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
• Possess inspection and/or material testing certifications for Missouri or Kansas DOT
• Experience using AASHTOWare or similar software
• Ability to mentor CEI team

Preferred Skills:

• KDOT Inspection & Materials Sampling Certifications
• Certified Concrete Technician (ACI Certification)
• Traffic Control/Safety training
• Other testing and inspection certifications
• Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience
• Coursework in Construction Management
• Bluebeam Revu Software Experience

Grow With Us 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. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,500 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com . 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. #LI-VR1 #J-18808-Ljbffr