Senior Aviation Construction Representative

Kimley-Horn • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Aviation Construction Representative for its Irving/Las Colinas, Texas office. The role provides construction-phase services for aviation construction projects, managing contract administration and construction monitoring from pre-construction through project closeout. The representative supports both field and office staff and must be available to travel, work airside after obtaining necessary security clearances, and work off-peak hours when required.

The position requires experience as a Resident Project Representative on at least two qualifying hub commercial airport projects substantially completed in 2006 or later, involving new or reconstructed runway, taxiway, and apron pavement. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of airport operations, construction, design, FAA requirements, and construction-site safety. The role also includes training and mentoring junior engineering staff and helping grow Kimley-Horn’s Aviation Construction Services team.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in airport design and construction.
• At least 10 years of aviation construction or engineering field-observation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience as a Resident Project Representative who has successfully managed inspection and construction administration activities for at least two projects substantially completed in 2006 or later, involving new or reconstructed hub commercial airport runway, taxiway, and apron pavement.
• Familiarity with all aspects of airport operations, construction, and design.
• Strong understanding of FAA specifications, details, and practices.
• Strong understanding of construction-site safety practices.
• Experience managing projects and working with clients.
• Experience with different types of construction management software.
• Ability to train and develop junior staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances to work airside.
• Ability to travel and work off-peak hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction-phase services, including contract administration and construction monitoring, from pre-construction through project closeout for aviation construction projects.
• Coordinate with clients, respond to requests for information (RFIs), process change orders, review shop drawings, manage construction schedules, and approve contractor pay applications.
• Monitor one or multiple construction sites for conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Prepare field reports and photographs documenting construction activities and site investigations.
• Troubleshoot construction issues and develop alternative solutions and value-engineering options in collaboration with engineering staff.
• Provide constructability reviews of bid documents and technical specifications.
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff in construction observation.
• Conduct meetings with clients and contractors.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships and help grow the firm’s Aviation Construction Services team.
• Work in the field and support office staff as needed.

Benefits

• Exceptional retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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