Garver has an opening based out of our Tulsa, OK 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 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. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while building your expertise in an environment that supports professional growth and teamwork, we encourage you to apply and learn more about a career with Garver.
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
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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 1,400 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.
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