Resident Project Representative II - Aviation - Southeast Region

Department: Transportation – Location: Wilmington, NC

About the role

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

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to work in a team-oriented manner; analytical and organizational skills.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

Pay

$75,000 – $115,000 / year

Benefits

• 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