Resident Project Representative II - Aviation - Southeast Region

Talbert, Bright & Ellington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

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. Location: Wilmington, NC.

Compensation: $75,000 - $115,000 per year. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in field inspection or 5+ years with an associate degree or 2+ years with a bachelor's in civil engineering, plus strong communication and integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering plans and construction documents.
• Must communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; work well in a team.
• High integrity and ethical, sustainable approach to work.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

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/Spec interpretation

Oral & written communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering or construction-related field

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Department:

Transportation

Location:

Wilmington, NC

Compensation:

$75,000 - $115,000 / year

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, LLC. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 30 years.

Currently, TBE is seeking a full-time Resident Project Representative (RPR) II to support airfield and landside projects and clients at airports across the region.

Key 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 Requests for Information (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, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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.

We Offer

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More