Aviation Construction Representative

AECOM•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Aviation Construction Representative to support airfield civil construction projects at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This is an on-site, field-based role in an active airport environment. The representative maintains a consistent field presence during active work, monitors construction progress, field conditions, safety, and airfield operational requirements, and provides timely, accurate information to project and construction management leadership. The role works closely with project managers, construction managers, quality assurance personnel, airport operations, and contractors, using sound judgment and clear communication while observing defined limits of authority. The representative does not formally accept construction work or direct contractor means and methods. The position requires an on-site field schedule aligned with contractor work windows and airport closures, which may include nights, weekends, or other nonstandard hours. The representative supports safe construction and turnover of work areas, monitors compliance with approved plans, specifications, closures, and project procedures, and documents progress, quantities, inspections, safety and operational conditions, and unresolved issues. The role does not authorize design changes, approve requests for information or submittals, determine final pay quantities, or commit the owner to cost or schedule changes. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may vary depending on employment status. The company describes a global, collaborative workplace, training and development programs, and opportunities to work on local and global projects.

Requirements

BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction representative, construction inspection, or field engineering experience on airport or airfield civil projects.
Experience with airfield pavement, drainage, utilities, earthwork, or related civil construction.
Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 requirements and airfield operational safety practices.
Experience supporting civil infrastructure construction, including field observation, construction documentation, quantity tracking, and coordination with contractors and inspection personnel.
Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and related project documents.
Demonstrated ability to identify field discrepancies and communicate issues clearly and promptly to project leadership.
Ability to work an on-site field schedule aligned with contractor work windows and airport closures, potentially including nights, weekends, or other nonstandard hours.
Ability to meet applicable access requirements for restricted or controlled airport work areas.
Familiarity with runway safety areas (RSA), runway object free areas (ROFA), taxiway safety areas (TSA), taxiway object free areas (TOFA), barricades, temporary airfield lighting, markings, and FOD control.
Experience supporting construction during active airport operations and coordinating work within scheduled airfield closures.
Experience with daily construction reporting, progress photography, inspection coordination, and construction quantity documentation.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with project managers, construction managers, inspectors, contractors, and airport operations personnel.

Responsibilities

Maintain an on-site field presence aligned with contractor work windows, approved closures, and active construction activities.
Monitor work in progress and report field status, including setup, progress, completion, inspection readiness, and changing site conditions.
Observe installed materials and construction activities for general conformance with approved plans and specifications, and identify apparent discrepancies.
Distinguish routine observations from concerns requiring escalation and promptly communicate issues to quality assurance, construction management, and project management personnel.
Monitor airfield safety and operational requirements, including barricades, temporary lighting and markings, foreign object debris control, closure limits, and protected areas.
Confirm closure readiness before construction starts and support safe turnover of work areas to airport operations at the end of each work period.
Identify and immediately escalate unsafe or potentially noncompliant conditions, and exercise stop-work authority when an immediate safety or operational risk exists.
Support closure setup and breakdown in coordination with airport operations and contractors.
Coordinate contractor access to restricted or controlled areas and provide escort support when required.
Assist with inspection coordination by monitoring active work, communicating inspection needs, and identifying items requiring quality assurance attention.
Track daily construction quantities, locations, and limits of work, and provide field information to support quantity verification and reconciliation.
Identify quantity discrepancies or uncertainties early and communicate them to project leadership.
Prepare or contribute to daily field reports documenting construction activities, safety and operational conditions, access issues, inspections, quantities, corrective actions, and unresolved items.
Maintain appropriate photo documentation of construction progress and field conditions.
Communicate end-of-shift status, including completed work, pending inspections, open issues, and risks affecting subsequent activities.
Coordinate daily field activities within approved plans, specifications, closures, and established project procedures.
Operate within established authority and escalation protocols; do not approve design changes, requests for information, submittals, final pay quantities, or contractor means and methods, or commit the owner to cost or schedule changes.