Airfield Construction Project Lead (On-Site)

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.; Wellsboro (Tioga County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

About Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.
At Delta, we geek out about all things aviation-related. In fact, we like to call ourselves “Aviation enthusiasts”. Supporting clients ranging from large hub commercial airports to general aviation facilities, we provide full-service airport consulting. We’re a group of enthusiastic, creative, challenge-the-status-quo self-starters who go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.

As a Delta employee, you map your own adventure through diverse project opportunities, ongoing personal and professional development and a culture that supports you through every step. We offer our staff competitive compensation packages and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as paid vacation and holidays. The best part about working with us? You get to do work that makes a difference. Our energetic employees volunteer their time in big ways (like coaching sports teams and serving on non-profit boards) and smaller ways (like participating in community fundraising and making career day presentations).

Here, the sky’s the limit. If you’re up for soaring to new heights with us, keep reading!
Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. is seeking applicants for Resident Project Representatives. This is a seasonal position with full-time status anticipated when actively assigned to projects (construction primarily during warmer months in spring, summer, and fall). Work location varies and will be at various assigned airports throughout the U.S. Work schedule is dependent on contractor and may include extended hours, weekends, night and shift work. Benefits extended during off times as possible.

Anticipated training and start of project work in March/April 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continual observation (not inspection) of airfield paving, lighting, and grading construction projects
• Communicate effectively with other team members via email, phone, and in person
• Write concise field reports
• Adequately document construction progress
• Read and interpret construction documents including plans and specifications
• Document measurement of quantities of materials used on the project
• Serve as the Engineer’s and the Airport Owner’s liaison with the Contractor
• Field Representatives are not responsible for the Contractor’s safety practices or the means, methods, sequences, or procedures required for the Contractor to perform the work, nor for supervising the Contractor’s work personnel.
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5+ years of construction and/or paving knowledge with some technical training or equivalent experience
• Prior airport or highway construction experience, with construction oversight experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle for use on active project sites is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and oral) and work with various parties including owners and contractors as well as internal staff and consultants
• Must be able to travel on short notice for extended periods and able to navigate construction sites with varying terrain and weather conditions
• Must be able to pass background check and driver training on airfield
  
  
  
  
  

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If this role seems like a good fit and you’re ready to learn more, apply now!