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 manages construction-phase services for aviation projects, including contract administration and construction monitoring from pre-construction through project closeout. The representative supports field and office staff, coordinates with clients and contractors, and monitors construction work for conformance with project plans and specifications. Off-peak work hours may be required, and travel and the ability to obtain the necessary security clearances to work airside are required.

The role also involves troubleshooting construction issues and developing alternative solutions with engineering staff, reviewing bid documents for constructability, and training and mentoring junior staff. Leadership expectations include operating with integrity, maintaining positive client relationships, and helping grow the firm's Aviation Construction Services team.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience in airport design and construction.
• 10 or more years of aviation construction or engineering field observation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Familiarity with all aspects of airport operations, construction, and design.
• Experience managing projects and working with clients.
• Experience with different types of construction management software.
• Ability to train and develop more junior staff.
• Strong understanding of FAA specifications, details, and practices.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Ability to work in the field and support office staff.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances to work airside.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Resident Project Representative who has managed inspection and construction administration for at least two qualifying hub commercial airport runway, taxiway, and apron pavement projects substantially completed in 2006 or later.
• Manage aviation construction-phase services, including contract administration and construction monitoring from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Coordinate with clients, respond to requests for information, process change orders, review shop drawings, manage construction schedules, and approve contractor pay applications.
• Monitor one or more construction sites for conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Prepare field reports and photographs of construction activities and site investigations.
• Troubleshoot construction issues and develop alternative solutions and value engineering in collaboration with engineering staff.
• Conduct constructability reviews of bid documents and technical specifications.
• Provide construction observation training and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Conduct meetings with clients and contractors.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships and help grow the firm's Aviation Construction Services team.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation, plus 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 company's 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