Resident Project Representative

Champion Aviation Project Success as Resident Project Representative — Deliver Confidence from Field to Flight

Are you an experienced field professional who thrives in complex, safety‑critical environments? Do you take pride in ensuring construction quality, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination on projects that support safe and efficient airport operations?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Resident Project Representative to join our Aviation Team conducting field work in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of airside, landside, and aviation facility projects—working closely with project managers, inspectors, contractors, and airport stakeholders to ensure construction activities meet FAA standards, contract requirements, and operational needs. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise on projects that strengthen airport infrastructure while minimizing impacts to active airfield operations.

• Oversee and coordinate a major aviation construction project or multiple complex initiatives, ensuring every detail work aligns with plans, specifications, and airport operational requirements
• Direct on-site construction inspection activities for airfield, landside, and aviation facility improvements, maintaining strict quality control and contract compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, chairing project meetings and facilitating clear communication among stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, verify contractor pay quantities, and manage contract administration records with precision
• Lead and mentor field inspection staff while collaborating with designers and project teams to resolve field issues efficiently
• Champion safety, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions that keep projects on track and within budget
• Travel locally and occasionally out-of-area to support project needs

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of construction inspection experience required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel preferred
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interpret complex contracts
• Deep knowledge of construction industry standards and best practices
• Physical ability to navigate active job sites and adapt to varying field conditions
• NICET Level IV certification or PE license preferred
• Airport badging required

• Play a key role in delivering airport infrastructure that supports safe operations, regulatory compliance, and positive passenger experiences
• Work alongside aviation specialists on high‑visibility airfield, terminal, and facility projects that serve communities and regional economies
• Apply your field expertise in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment that values quality, accountability, and professional judgment

Curious about the impactful work our Aviation team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for airside, landside, and facility-related airport infrastructure by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/aviation/.

$53.00 - $60.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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