Aviation Field Project Lead (RPR II) - Southeast

CME Associates; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and dental insurance premiums

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, LLC. (TBE) is seeking a full-time Resident Project Representative II to support airfield and landside projects at airports across the region.

The on-site representative will monitor construction, prepare reports, and coordinate with airport staff, contractors and designers. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent plus 8+ years of field inspection experience or an engineering degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of field inspection experience involving construction contracts OR
• Associate degree in engineering or construction-related field and 5+ years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and 2+ years of civil engineering, construction, or inspection experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Must be capable of effective oral and written communication; work in a team-oriented manner, and possess analytical and organizational skills.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site representative for TBE during the construction phase of assigned projects.
• Monitor and document daily construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare daily reports, field notes, photo documentation, and quantity tracking for contractor work.
• Coordinate and participate in construction meetings with airport staff, contractors, and project designers.
• Review contractor pay applications, submittals, and RFIs.
• Verify quality control measures, safety compliance, and adherence to project timelines.
• Assist with materials testing coordination and tracking.
• Communicate field observations and issues clearly to the design team and airport staff.
• Support project closeout efforts including punch lists, final inspections, and record drawings.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, LLC. (TBE) is seeking a full-time Resident Project Representative II to support airfield and landside projects at airports across the region.

The on-site representative will monitor construction, prepare reports, and coordinate with airport staff, contractors and designers. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent plus 8+ years of field inspection experience or an engineering degree with relevant experience.