Airports Construction Representative

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Career development and licensure

Work-life balance

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson (SEH) is seeking an Airports Construction Representative to support on-site inspections of airport infrastructure projects. You will verify conformity with plans, document field work, and coordinate testing while interfacing with clients, contractors, and SEH personnel.

Preferred candidates bring CAD experience (AutoCAD or MicroStation), strong communication, and a willingness to travel for long durations to support projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong experience in construction field as a Construction Project Representative or similar role.
• Must be able to obtain airport badge and pass background checks.
• Ability to travel and work in various weather conditions.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel).
• MVR check to meet driving program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observe airport infrastructure projects (runways, taxiways, aprons, lighting, landside works) to verify compliance with plans.
• Document field activities, coordinate material sampling and testing, measure quantities.
• Prepare for preconstruction and progress meetings; assist with change orders.
• Interact with clients, contractors, airport users, agencies, SEH staff.
• May assist in CAD production using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Support proposals, budgeting, schedules, and constructability reviews.
• Carry out cost estimation and quantity takeoffs.

Skills

Construction project experience

Communication skills

Ability to travel

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Bachelor's in Civil Eng/ Construction Management

DOT Certifications

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

SEH is currenting searching for a Airports Construction Representative to join our talented Airports team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

“I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!” - GIS Analyst

“What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. ” - Civil Engineering Technician

“Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!” - Sr Financial Analyst

“It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!” - Civil Engineer

“This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit.” - Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you'll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

• Observing construction on a variety of Airport infrastructure projects, including runway, taxiway, apron, lighting, landside improvements, and building construction to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Verifying quality and documenting the day-to-day field and inspection activities, coordinating material sampling and testing, and measuring of quantities.
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction and progress meetings, and conflict resolution meetings, negotiate and prepare construction change orders.
• Interact and communicate with clients, contractors, airport users, agencies, and other SEH personnel.
• Candidates with AutoCAD or MicroStation experience/skillset may be tasked with CAD production and drafting.
• May assist in development of proposals, estimating project budgets and schedules and completing constructability reviews
• Complete cost estimation and quantity takeoffs
• This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the following areas: McAllen, TX and surrounding Rio Grande Valley area
• This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH's Driving Program.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong experience in the construction field serving as a Construction Project Representative, contractor, or related role.
• Must have good internal and external communication skills and be able to work independently.
• Ability to obtain airport badge including background check
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be able to walk and climb over rough terrain associated with construction sites.
• Ability to travel as needed for on-site observations, team meetings, client consultations etc.
• Ability to work overtime as needed for project demands.
• A construction safety mindset, promoting safety on the job-site.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH's Driving Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) or more years of experience as a Construction Project Representative or Contractor on construction projects involving earthwork, concrete and bituminous paving, site improvements, utility and electrical construction.
• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
• Possession of applicable DOT Technical Certifications or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Previous experience working on airport projects
• Previous experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally and for extended periods to support long duration projects as needed
• This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH's Driving Program.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services . We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owne