Resident Project Representative - Aviation Market

Resident Project Representative - Aviation Market

Job Category
:
Construction

Requisition Number
: RESID
003885

• Posted :
  February 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Gresham Smith | Knoxville Office
Knoxville, TN 37922, USA

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

This position will be on-site in Knoxville, TN.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an applied science discipline is preferred; candidates with equivalent relevant experience may also be considered. Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction/inspection on a large projects.
• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, industry, and/or client-specific requirements. Such certifications could include concrete, asphalt certifications, erosion control, environmental, and hazardous materials training, etc.
• Physical demands:
  Frequently required to walk (including walking in rough terrain outdoors), stand, sit, use hands to operate, and handle objects, tools, or equipment. Ability to talk, see, hear, and reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, or stoop. Frequently required to lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally over 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wanting assistance to perform these essential functions.
• Work Environment:
  Field/outdoors; exposed to environmental elements including humidity, dust, noise, and various temperatures; work in various high-traffic areas.
• Use of personal protective equipment is required and provided by the firm.
• Valid Driver's license to visit various job sites.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a
Resident Project Representative
, you will:

• Documenting progress in the field for record keeping purposes.
• Document the installation of work to verify its compliance with the requirement of the Construction Documents.
• Notify responsible parties should the RPR observe an issue or have a concern about the installation of work.
• Review contractor payment requests in accordance with work placed and accepted in the field.
• Attend all pre-activity meetings and construction progress meetings.
• Coordination and scheduling of special inspections as required by Contractor Schedule.
• Reviewing and evaluation change proposals as required.
• Provide a construction manager daily report which includes the following information:
• Client, Project Name, Project Number, Location, Date and Sequential Number of Report
• Architect, Contractor, and RPR Firm Information
• Field Manpower On-Site
• Special Purpose Contractors or Inspector On-Site
• Noted Project Daily Actions and any Achieve Milestones on an Area-by-Area basis.
• Observational Project Concerns or Deficiencies
• Unresolved Installation Deficiencies
• Photographs of Project Progress (with annotation to the job task being performed)

The Resident Project Representative (RPR) reports directly to the Program Director.

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth:
In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization…