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Construction Observer

Garver Engineering

Wichita, KS | Full Time

$70k-91k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Construction Observer

Garver Engineering Wichita, KS

$70k-91k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Months Ago

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Garver Engineering is Hiring a Construction Observer Near Wichita, KS

Construction Observer Wichita, Kansas

Garver has an opening foraConstruction Observerto be based in our Wichita, KS office.

The primary duties of this Senior Construction Observer will includethe inspection and material testing of roadway and bridge construction projects. Additional work on aviation, municipal, and water/wastewater work is possible.

This position will be responsible for observing, inspecting, material testing, and documenting construction activities and will be under the supervision of the Project Engineer or Manager assigned to a specific project.This role will assist the Project Engineers and Project Managers as needed to ensure that the project is built in accordance with project plans and specifications under which the contract was awarded.

The candidate selected for this position will report directly to Garver's on-site Project Engineer or Manager of the project(s).

Primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Interacting with staff, contractors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work
Regular use of written and oral communication skills
Reading and interpreting data, information, and documents
Analyzing and solving problems
Performing highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
Working under intensive 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.

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.

Requirements:

5 or moreyears of experience in construction inspections and materials testing
High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of DOT Specifications
Computer and electronic filing of documents using Site Manager
Current and valid driver's license
Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication experience
Possesses inspection or material testing certifications for Missouri or Kansas DOT

Preferred Skills:

Experience with inspections of aviation or roadway and bridge construction projects
Coursework in Construction Management
Certified Concrete Technician (ACI Certification)
Traffic Control/Safety training
Other testing and inspection certifications

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Garver offers its employees highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, programs such as a comprehensive wellness program, 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 successfully 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 multi-disciplined engineering, planning, architectural, and environmental services firm with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, construction, facilities design, federal, survey, transportation, and water, Garver sits in the top 125 of theEngineering News-Record'sprestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more 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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Garver, LLC is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, veterans, religion or disability, in programs, activities, hiring and employment and complies with all civil rights provisions.Complaints of alleged discrimination or if you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Tatiana Herrington, Director of Human Resources, TBHerrington@GarverUSA.com, (501) 537-3256.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$70k-91k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/14/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/23/2024

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