Aviation Construction Representative

AECOM • Dallas, TX

6d • $85,000 - $125,000 • 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 position in an active airport environment. The representative maintains a consistent field presence during active work, monitors construction progress and conditions, and provides timely, accurate information to project and construction management leadership. The role helps identify issues early so they can be addressed before affecting subsequent work, inspections, or airport operations.

The representative works closely with project managers, construction managers, quality assurance personnel, airport operations, and contractors. The role requires situational awareness, sound judgment, and clear communication while operating within defined authority limits. It does not include formally accepting construction work, directing contractor means and methods, approving design changes or submittals, or committing the owner to cost or schedule changes.

The position supports field observation, airfield safety and operational compliance, closure coordination, inspection readiness, quantity documentation, and daily reporting. Work schedules align with contractor work windows and airport closures and may include nights, weekends, or other nonstandard hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver’s license and 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.
• 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 provide timely field status on setup, progress, completion, inspection readiness, and changing site conditions.
• Observe installed materials and construction activities for general conformance with approved plans and specifications, identifying apparent discrepancies before work progresses.
• Distinguish routine observations from potential concerns and escalation-worthy conditions, and promptly communicate issues to quality assurance, construction management, and project management personnel.
• Monitor airfield safety and operational requirements, including barricades, temporary lighting, temporary markings, foreign object debris (FOD) control, and closure limits.
• Support compliance with applicable airfield operational requirements concerning runway and taxiway safety areas, object free areas, and other protected areas.
• Confirm closure readiness before construction begins and support safe turnover of work areas to airport operations at the end of each work period.
• 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 work limits, 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.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level